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Technical Data
CALCULATING AIR LEAKAGE RATES
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The air leakage in a vacuum system should be determined when sizing the vacuum pump by using the following method:
- First an accurate absolute pressure vacuum gauge, measuring in Torr (mm Hg absolute) needs to be installed.
- Calculate the total volume of the vacuum system in cubic feet.
- Pump down the system below the minimum required operating pressure.
- While the vacuum pump is running, close the inlet valve.
- Stop the vacuum pump.
- Note the rate of pressure rise on the absolute vacuum gauge over a period of 30 minutes.
The following equation can be used to calculate the pump capacity required to handle the leakage rate:
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Q= Pump capacity
at operating pressure (ACFM)
Pr= Pressure rise (Torr)
V= Total system volume (ft3)
T= Time (minutes)
Po = System operating pressure |
A system with a volume of 1000 ft3 has a pressure rise from 25 - 75 Torr in 30 minutes. The system design operating pressure is 60 Torr.
A capacity of 27.7 ACFM at 60 Torr is required to overcome just the air leakage in the system. This capacity must be added to the capacity required to handle the process.
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