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Describe the sublimation principle as applied to selection of
materials for a vacuum system. (I)
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Explain the effects of temperature and water vapor on vacuum systems.
(I)
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Compare and contrast ideal and actual vacuum. (I)
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Define the pressure measurement units used in vacuum systems. (II)
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Apply the basic properties of gases including pressure, volume,
temperature, and mass, to apply Dalton's, Boyle's, and Avogadro's laws
to high-vacuum systems. (III)
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| 6.
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Define the terms outgassing, real leaks, and virtual leaks, and
describe techniques for identifying each in a system that fails a
leaktest. (VI)
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Explain how the properties of gases are used in thermal conductivity,
electrical conductivity, and ionization probability gauges. (V)
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List the gauges used in vacuum measurements and describe the
principles of operation of each. (V)
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| 9.
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Describe the theory of operation, pressure range, and applications of
roughing pumps and high-vacuum pumps. (VI)
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| 10.
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List the types of vacuum valves and describe mode of operation and
practical applications in vacuum systems. (VII)
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Describe the materials used in seals for high-vacuum systems, list
practical applications, and explain advantage and disadvantages of
each seal type. (VII)
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| 12.
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Compare and contrast the types of feedthroughs used in high-vacuum
systems. (VII)
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Describe the important properties of the alloys and pure metals used
in vacuum systems. (VIII)
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| 14.
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Compare and contrast the joining methods used in vacuum systems and
list and describe the types and properties of joining materials.
(VIII)
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| 15.
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Describe a breakdown technique that accounts for subsystem interface,
effects of gas loading conductance, cleanliness, and documentation.
(IX)
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| 16.
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List the chemical, electrical, pressure and mechanical hazards
encountered in the maintenance of high-vacuum systems and describe
techniques for avoiding these hazards. (X)
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