Education
Vacuum Technology
Module Specification, Dublin City Unisversity
| Module Title: | Vacuum Technology |
| Module Code: | PVS 201 |
| School: | TRIP |
| Module Coordinator: | - |
| Office Number: | - |
| Level: | 1 |
| Credit Rating: | 5 |
| Pre-requisite(s): | Year 1 |
| Co-requisite(s): | None |
Module aims:
- To provide an appreciation of the fundamentals concepts of vacuum physics.
- To illustrate the relevance of these concepts in modern application of vacuum physics
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of the basic concepts of Vacuum Physics
- Familiarity with Gas Fundamentals and Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Familiarity with vacuum materials and processes
- Knowledge of Good Vacuum Practice
Indicative Time Allowances:
| Contact Lectures: | 9 hours |
| Web Based Lectures: | 15 hours |
| Online Testing: | 10 hours |
| Assignments: | 15 hours |
| Independent Learning Time: | 30 hours |
| Total: | 79 hours |
| Note: Assume that a module load represents approximately 75 hours' work which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |
Indicative Syllabus:
- Gas Fundamentals & Kinetic Theory
- Classification of Vacuum
- Gas sources in a Chamber
- Gas Flow Regimes
- Gas Flow in Real Systems and Pipes
- Vacuum Materials and Sealing Techniques
- The Pumping Process
- Vacuum Pumps
- Pressure Measurement
- Leak detections and Mass Spectrometer
- Good Vacuum Practice
Assessment:
Only include components relevant to this module
| In-course Test: | 25% |
| Online Assessment : | 25% |
| End of Module Test: | 50% |
Indicative Reading List:
| Essential: | - |
| Supplementary: | O'Hanlon, Users guide to Vacuum Technology |
Programme or List of Programmes:
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