Vacuum Technologies Webinar Library

For many scientific inquiries and engineered processes, it is necessary to create evacuated spaces.Creating, measuring, and maintaining low-pressure conditions can be challenging and require several technologies, as well as robust design, preparation, and maintenance practices.

Explore the live and on demand webinars below to learn from vacuum experts everything from the fundamentals of vacuum to tips and techniques to minimize maintenance and maximize uptime.

Latest Webinars

High Vacuum Technology:

必威体育登录手机Continue watching our fascinating Series exploring Turbo-Molecular Pumps, featuring tips on optimizing pump lifetimes, a deep dive into what makes a turbo tick, and an open forum where we encourage you to bring your toughest questions to Agilent's Turbo Experts

Series	Title	Date	Time	Presenter
Turbo Molecular Pumps for High Vacuum Applications	Proven Strategies: Enhancing Uptime and Reliability of Turbo-Molecular Pumps	March 27, 2024	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	Turbo-Tech Perfection: A Blueprint for the Ultimate Molecular Pump	May 8, 2024	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	Turbo-Molecular Pump Q&A: Expert Advice for High Vacuum Applications	May 22, 2024	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;

Vacuum Made Simple:

If you are new to Vacuum or simply want more information on how to achieve, measure, or maintain a specific vacuum pressure, check out our comprehensive Vacuum Made Simple series.Vacuum Essentials will give you a solid footing in the concepts or Pressure, Pumping Speed, Gas Load and Conductance, and delve into the behaviour of gases in different vacuum pressure regimes.

Next, we'll dig deeper, with individual Webinars covering Rough Vacuum, High Vacuum, and Ultra-High Vacuum.

Series	Title	Date	Time	Presenter
Vacuum Made Simple	Essential Concepts	Oct 4, 2023	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	Rough Vacuum	Jan 17, 2024	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	High Vacuum	Mar 13, 2024	Available on Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	Ultra-High Vacuum	Jun 12 2024	Available On Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;
	The Essential Concepts	June 25, 2024	Available On Demand	必威体育登录手机John Screech, Senior Vacuum Applications Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.;

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Vacuum Essentials 必威体育登录手机In this updated version of our highly popular Vacuum Fundamentals webinars, Agilent's John Screech explores the critical concepts of vacuum. Beginning with Q = P x S, the formula that explains EVERYTHING about the relationship between gas load, pumping speed, and pressure. John then dives deeper into the contributors to the total system gas load, and also how the conductance of vacuum system elements must be taken into consideration when determining the 'net' or effective system pumping speed.	Fundamentals of Leak Detection This webinar describes the considerations and challenges of finding and measuring leaks in vacuum systems.Technologies including bubble-testing and vacuum decay are compared to helium mass spectrometer leak detection.Leak Rate Units, Test Considerations, and an overview of multiple Helium Leak Detection methods are discussed.	Vacuum Made Simple: High Vacuum This Webinar discusses all things high vacuum, delving into the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-3 Torr and 10-8 Torr.You'll learn about the Characteristics of High Vacuum (including Gas Load sources that can prevent us from achieving High Vacuum).Finally, we'll look at Conductance in High Vacuum and the impact it has on our Pumping Speed and Vacuum System performance.This Webinar is part of our Vacuum Made Simple series, you can also watch Vacuum Made Simple: The Essential Concepts and Vacuum Made Simple: Rough Vacuum on demand!
Session 4 – Ultra High Vacuum This webinar, the fourth in a four-part series, explains the process of generating, measuring, and maintaining ultra-high vacuum pressure (lower than approx.10^-8 Torr).Ultra-high vacuum is a requirement for many scientific and industrial processes and can be difficult to achieve and maintain.Materials selection and pre-treatments such as baking become increasingly important.This session includes a brief review of concepts addressed in Sessions 2 and 3 (Rough and High Vacuum), and covers applications requiring ultra-high vacuum, UHV pumps and gauges, materials, and troubleshooting UHV systems.	Pumping Speed De-mystified Are you confused by vacuum pumping speed, stymied by CFM, or lost in L/Sec?Are you wondering how does a coffee can sized turbo pump have a higher speed than a microwave oven-sized roughing pump?In this webinar, John Screech de-mystifies vacuum pumping speed in rough, high and ultra-high vacuum, illustrating how vacuum pumping speed is intimately tied to gas throughput with simple analogies and animations.Join us to untangle one of the most troublesome concepts in vacuum technology.
Measuring Vacuum This educational seminar discusses basic concepts of vacuum pressure and gas flow, then delves into the details of how we measure vacuum pressures all the way from Atmosphere to Ultimate Vacuum.	Vacuum Made Simple: The Essential Concepts 必威体育登录手机Join Agilent Senior Application Engineer, John Screech, live as he explores the critical concepts of vacuum.Begin with Q = P x S, the formula that explains EVERYTHING about the relationship between gas load, pumping speed, and pressure.John then dives deeper into the contributors to the total system gas load, and also how the conductance of vacuum system elements must be taken into consideration when determining the 'net' or effective system pumping speed.Understand the science so you can select the right vacuum system for your application.
Understanding Rough Vacuum 必威体育赛事投注Rough Vacuum technology plays an important role in the manufacturing of products that affect all of us, from simple conveyance of goods, to food packaging and freeze drying, to the manufacturing of consumer goods and household items.It can truly be said that EVERY vacuum system, even those reaching High- and Ultra-high vacuum pressures, begins life as Rough Vacuum system, since all must start removing gas from atmospheric pressure.In this Webinar we'll discuss: - The nature of Rough Vacuum, its composition and physical properties - How we measure rough vacuum (mechanical and thermal vacuum gauges that can read pressure from atmosphere to approximately 1x10-3 Torr). - Rough Vacuum pumps – how they operate and some key differences between the myriad technologies available.	Vacuum Made Simple: Ultra-high Vacuum The last installment in our popular ‘Vacuum Made Simple' series!This webinar looks at the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-8 Torr and 10-12 Torr.We'll discuss the composition of gas at this pressure, and touch on material selection and preparation for achieving UHV pressure in a system.Previous episodes, Rough Vacuum and High Vacuum, also available on-demand for participants who want a refresher.
Redefining Vacuum Support for a Post-Pandemic World: 5 Tools To Help You Thrive 必威体育登录手机The global pandemic has fundamentally altered how Agilent interacts with the Vacuum Community.The key takeaways in this special webinar: - How COVID has accelerated the shift to real-time, on-line collaborations between end-users and our front-line support teams.必威体育登录手机- How Agilent employs on-line tools and techniques in the co-development of customized solutions to support large-scale UHV systems around the world.- How our hybrid education models allow you to train your team, troubleshoot your vacuum system, or simply improve your understanding of vacuum fundamentals, all at your own pace and convenience.

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Pumping Speed De-mystified Are you confused by vacuum pumping speed, stymied by CFM, or lost in L/Sec?Are you wondering how does a coffee can sized turbo pump have a higher speed than a microwave oven-sized roughing pump?In this webinar, John Screech de-mystifies vacuum pumping speed in rough, high and ultra-high vacuum, illustrating how vacuum pumping speed is intimately tied to gas throughput with simple analogies and animations.Join us to untangle one of the most troublesome concepts in vacuum technology.	Turbo Pump Technology – What You Need to Know This educational Webinar can be considered a ‘deep-dive' into Turbo-molecular pumps and will be of interest to those already familiar with the basic principles of pumps used in high vacuum.Topics discussed will include turbo-pump mounting, cooling, and venting options, and a brief discussion of turbo-pump control units.Additionally rotor suspension systems, bearing technology, and molecular drag stage designs will be discussed.
Vacuum for Your Industrial Process This webinar describes the challenges and solutions to creating, measuring, and maintaining vacuum to optimize the performance of your industrial vacuum process or system.	Ion Pump Technology – What You Need to Know Confused about diodes, triodes and StarCells?You're not alone!This deep dive into ion pump technology will bring you up to speed on the details of sputter ion pump technology, and also include information on titanium sublimation pumps and non-evaporative getter pumps.
What's New in UHV? As physics research pushes the boundaries of science, the enabling technology of vacuum must innovate also.In this presentation, followed by a panel discussion, we looked at recent developments that are helping physicists achieve and maintain pressures necessary for this groundbreaking science.	Choosing a Rough Vacuum Pump Technology In parallel to our popular webinar "Choosing a High Vacuum Pump Technology", this session provides a rundown of Rough Vacuum Pumps, covering the major technologies used in vacuum applications today.We'll discuss both oil-sealed, and oil-free technologies, and then look at specific technologies including rotary vane pumps, diaphragm pumps, screw pumps, scroll pumps and roots-style pumps.Anyone using or considering purchasing a rough vacuum pump can benefit from this broad-based overview.
What Is The Best Ion Pump For My UHV Experiment? This presentation reviews the various pumping mechanisms of the Sputter Ion Pump (gettering, implantation, and burial of high energy neutrals) and discusses how these mechanisms are optimized in commercial Ion Pump offerings.	Rotary Vane and Scroll Pump Technology – What You Need to Know Focusing specifically on the dominant rough vacuum pumping technologies (oil-sealed rotary vane pumps and oil-free scroll pumps) this webinar goes deep into the design of the pumps and their benefits for specific applications.Single and dual stage pumps will be discussed, as will maintenance, gas ballasting, and the use of inlet isolation valves.This webinar is for anyone needing more details on these two ubiquitous pump technologies.

Choosing the Best Pumping Technology for Ultra-High Vacuum The webinar will briefly describe the operating principles of turbo-molecular, cryo-genic, and ion pumps and their effectiveness in evacuating systems to UHV and XHV pressures.The presenters will discuss several UHV/XHV applications and how end-users have configured systems to exploit the advantages of a particular technology to achieve a specific goal.

Choosing a Gauge for Rough, High, or Ultra-high Vacuum: What You Need to Know (Mar) Do you need to choose a vacuum gauge for a new system?Have you ever wondered why a designer chose a particular gauge for the vacuum system you're working on?In this informal Q&A style webinar, John Screech answers questions about vacuum gauge selection.This webinar focuses on the practical aspects of measuring rough, high and ultra-high vacuum pressures, including vacuum gauge accuracy, cost and system integration.	Urban Legends of Industrial Vacuum - Believe Them or Not! Do you want to be the vacuum ace on your team?Join us for a light-hearted and informative discussion of all things vacuum, from creating the shiny surface of your shower head, ensuring thermal insulation of your travel mug, to manufacturing the chips for your smartphone.必威体育登录手机Agilent's John Screech interviews vacuum experts Dave McCarthy and Murray McEwen about their experiences in the wonderful world of industrial vacuum.Questions are welcomed!
What's Next in Ultra-high Vacuum? 必威体育登录手机In this panel discussion, John Screech welcomes Paolo Manassero from Agilent's R&D group and Jonatan Perrotta, Agilent's Ion Pump Product Manager to discuss technological developments in the field of Ultra-high Vacuum. Topics include: - Concentric or in-line sputter ion pumps - UHV pumps combining ion pumps with getter or titanium-sublimation technology - Improved pressure measurement through dynamic voltage selection - Pumps designed specifically to reduce particle contamination This webinar is a must for anyone designing a new Ultra-high vacuum system or updating an existing system.	Unleash the Power of Your Turbo Pump Controller Wondering if your turbo-pump controller is just a fancy power-supply?必威体育登录手机In this panel discussion, John Screech and Bartly Carlson discuss how to harness the capabilities of your Agilent turbomolecular pump controller to optimize system design, characterize a working system, and automate system power up and shutdown. Topics include: 必威体育登录手机- Agilent APLUS software benefits and features - Programming a turbo controller: RS-232 & I-O Ports - Real-world example: system automation using only the controller display 必威体育登录手机This webinar will speed up the onboarding process for those who are new to Agilent turbo pumps and controllers.必威体育登录手机Current users of the pumps will gain new knowledge and appreciation for the power within Agilent's pump controller.

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Vacuum for Your Industrial Process Vacuum for Your Industrial Process	Vacuum Made Simple: High Vacuum This Webinar discusses all things high vacuum, delving into the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-3 Torr and 10-8 Torr.You'll learn about the Characteristics of High Vacuum (including Gas Load sources that can prevent us from achieving High Vacuum).Finally, we'll look at Conductance in High Vacuum and the impact it has on our Pumping Speed and Vacuum System performance.This Webinar is part of our Vacuum Made Simple series, you can also watch Vacuum Made Simple: The Essential Concepts and Vacuum Made Simple: Rough Vacuum on demand!
Session 4 – Ultra High Vacuum Session 4 – Ultra High Vacuum	Vacuum for Physics Research This webinar describes how vacuum is used in physics research that pushes the boundaries of science, from space research to quantum computing to exploring the fundamental nature of the universe through particle accelerators.We examine the why and how of vacuum required to enable this wide-ranging research.
What Is The Best Ion Pump For My UHV Experiment? This presentation reviews the various pumping mechanisms of the Sputter Ion Pump (gettering, implantation, and burial of high energy neutrals) and discusses how these mechanisms are optimized in commercial Ion Pump offerings.	What's New in UHV? As physics research pushes the boundaries of science, the enabling technology of vacuum must innovate also.In this presentation, followed by a panel discussion, we looked at recent developments that are helping physicists achieve and maintain pressures necessary for this groundbreaking science.
How Vacuum Innovation Drives Instrumentation This Webinar examines how innovations in vacuum technology have contributed to the on-going progress in the development of Analytical Instrumentation.The lecture discusses Why Instrumentation Requires vacuum, then presents a quick overview of Rough, High and Ultra-High Vacuum Pumps and Gauges.A description of three of the most significant recent innovations in Vacuum Technology is presented, along with their impact on the design and function of instruments.Finally we look to the future and discuss how Vacuum Equipment manufacturers will continue to contribute to improvements in the design and performance of Analytical Instruments.	How StarCell Ion Pumps Help Achieve the Best Ultimate Pressure Beginning with a brief history of the Sputter Ion Pump, this webinar looks at the specifics of Diode, Noble Diode, and StarCell designs, then discusses some key applications for Ion Pumps and how the StarCell allows end-users to reach appropriate UHV pressures.

Choosing the Best Pumping Technology for Ultra-High Vacuum The webinar will briefly describe the operating principles of turbo-molecular, cryo-genic, and ion pumps and their effectiveness in evacuating systems to UHV and XHV pressures.The presenters will discuss several UHV/XHV applications and how end-users have configured systems to exploit the advantages of a particular technology to achieve a specific goal.	Vacuum Technology for Mass Spectrometry Instruments This webinar describes how vacuum is used in a wide variety of analytical instruments from electron microscopes to centrifuges to mass spectrometers.Watch to see an historical overview of vacuum system development for instrumentation, and to learn about current state of the art and the future of vacuum technology and next-generation analytical instruments.
How Vacuum Sub-System Development Drives Innovation in Instrumentation This Webinar examines how innovations in vacuum technology have contributed to the on-going progress in the development of Analytical Instrumentation.The webinar discusses Why Instrumentation Requires vacuum, then presents a quick overview of Rough, High and Ultra-High Vacuum Pumps and Gauges.A description of three of the most significant recent innovations in Vacuum Technology is presented, along with their impact on the design and function of instruments.Finally we look to the future and discuss how Vacuum Equipment manufacturers will continue to contribute to improvements in the design and performance of Analytical Instruments.	Urban Legends of Industrial Vacuum - Believe Them or Not! Do you want to be the vacuum ace on your team?Join us for a light-hearted and informative discussion of all things vacuum, from creating the shiny surface of your shower head, ensuring thermal insulation of your travel mug, to manufacturing the chips for your smartphone.必威体育登录手机Agilent's John Screech interviews vacuum experts Dave McCarthy and Murray McEwen about their experiences in the wonderful world of industrial vacuum.Questions are welcomed!
Vacuum Made Simple: Ultra-high Vacuum The last installment in our popular ‘Vacuum Made Simple' series!This webinar looks at the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-8 Torr and 10-12 Torr.We'll discuss the composition of gas at this pressure, and touch on material selection and preparation for achieving UHV pressure in a system.Previous episodes, Rough Vacuum and High Vacuum, also available on-demand for participants who want a refresher.

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What's New in UHV? As physics research pushes the boundaries of science, the enabling technology of vacuum must innovate also.In this presentation, followed by a panel discussion, we looked at recent developments that are helping physicists achieve and maintain pressures necessary for this groundbreaking science.	What Is The Best Ion Pump For My UHV Experiment? This presentation reviews the various pumping mechanisms of the Sputter Ion Pump (gettering, implantation, and burial of high energy neutrals) and discusses how these mechanisms are optimized in commercial Ion Pump offerings.
How StarCell Ion Pumps Help Achieve the Best Ultimate Pressure Beginning with a brief history of the Sputter Ion Pump, this webinar looks at the specifics of Diode, Noble Diode, and StarCell designs, then discusses some key applications for Ion Pumps and how the StarCell allows end-users to reach appropriate UHV pressures.	Choosing the Best Pumping Technology for Ultra-High Vacuum The webinar will briefly describe the operating principles of turbo-molecular, cryo-genic, and ion pumps and their effectiveness in evacuating systems to UHV and XHV pressures.The presenters will discuss several UHV/XHV applications and how end-users have configured systems to exploit the advantages of a particular technology to achieve a specific goal.

Troubleshooting High and Ultra-high Vacuum Systems One of the most challenging aspects of vacuum is troubleshooting systems that won't achieve the expected base pressure.In this webinar, we will look at common issues and considerations in achieving high and ultra-high vacuum pressures, including methods for distinguishing real from virtual leaks.We will also share real-world tips and techniques for applying helium mass spec leak detection for identifying and locating sources of leaks.	What's Next in Ultra-high Vacuum? 必威体育登录手机In this panel discussion, John Screech welcomes Paolo Manassero from Agilent's R&D group and Jonatan Perrotta, Agilent's Ion Pump Product Manager to discuss technological developments in the field of Ultra-high Vacuum. Topics include: - Concentric or in-line sputter ion pumps - UHV pumps combining ion pumps with getter or titanium-sublimation technology - Improved pressure measurement through dynamic voltage selection - Pumps designed specifically to reduce particle contamination This webinar is a must for anyone designing a new Ultra-high vacuum system or updating an existing system.
High Vacuum Going Mobile: Turbo Pumping Stations 必威体育登录手机"Agilent's wide array of small, portable, high vacuum pumping systems offers maximum flexibility for university and research laboratories looking to achieve sub 10-5 Torr pressures. Consisting of a high-speed turbomolecular pump ‘backed' by one of several rough vacuum pumping technologies, these portable pumping systems are self-contained, and simply need to be connected to the user's chamber or vacuum system. 必威体育登录手机In this 45-minute webinar, John Screech discusses Agilent's options in stand-alone high-vacuum pumping solutions and the applications that benefit most from the flexible, reconfigurable nature of these devices."	Vacuum Made Simple: High Vacuum This Webinar discusses all things high vacuum, delving into the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-3 Torr and 10-8 Torr.You'll learn about the Characteristics of High Vacuum (including Gas Load sources that can prevent us from achieving High Vacuum).Finally, we'll look at Conductance in High Vacuum and the impact it has on our Pumping Speed and Vacuum System performance.This Webinar is part of our Vacuum Made Simple series, you can also watch Vacuum Made Simple: The Essential Concepts and Vacuum Made Simple: Rough Vacuum on demand!
Vacuum Made Simple: Ultra-high Vacuum The last installment in our popular ‘Vacuum Made Simple' series!This webinar looks at the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-8 Torr and 10-12 Torr.We'll discuss the composition of gas at this pressure, and touch on material selection and preparation for achieving UHV pressure in a system.Previous episodes, Rough Vacuum and High Vacuum, also available on-demand for participants who want a refresher.	High Vacuum This Webinar discusses all things high vacuum, delving into the specifics of creating and measuring vacuum between 10-3 Torr and 10-8 Torr. You'll learn about the Characteristics of High Vacuum (including Gas Load sources that can prevent us from achieving High Vacuum). Finally, we'll look at Conductance in High Vacuum and the impact it has on our Pumping Speed and Vacuum System performance.

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Fundamentals of Leak Detection This webinar describes the considerations and challenges of finding leaks and measuring leak rate.Technologies including bubble-testing and pressure decay are compared to helium mass spectrometer leak detection.Equipment, set-up, and process costs and methods are reviewed and compared.	Fundamentals of Leak Detection This webinar describes the considerations and challenges of finding and measuring leaks in vacuum systems.Technologies including bubble-testing and vacuum decay are compared to helium mass spectrometer leak detection.Leak Rate Units, Test Considerations, and an overview of multiple Helium Leak Detection methods are discussed.
Practical Aspects of Leak Testing Sealed Packages This session focuses on the practical side of leak detection – building on our successful Leak Detection of Sealed Packages Webinar.必威体育登录手机Agilent Senior Applications Engineer, Bartly Carlson will show actual test hardware, and discuss set-up and techniques for successfully separating ‘Leak Tight' from ‘Leaking' sealed package components.Bartly also adds context and real-world examples to excerpts from the original Sealed Packages webinar.
The Top 5 Leak Detection Service Issues: A Practical Field Guide to Maximize Up Time with your Helium Leak Detector This webinar is a must for anyone using helium leak detection to support or maintain a vacuum system.必威体育登录手机Agilent Applications Engineers Bartly Carlson and Matt Butler review the common issues leading to a leak detection service call, and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. Topics include: - Venting or dumping a leak detector to atmosphere - Effects of poor rough pump performance - Protecting the leak detector's high vacuum Turbo Pump - Issues arising from supply voltage instability Bring your questions and concerns as well so that our team can make sure you are on the right track!

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Leak Detection of Biopharmaceutical Processes – How to Avoid Costly Contamination Learn how to avoid costly contamination and ruined production batches.必威体育登录手机The Agilent PHD-4 Portable Helium Leak Detector provides an easy, precise, and cost-effective method of finding leaks that are sources of process batch contamination.	Practical Aspects of Leak Testing Sealed Packages This session focuses on the practical side of leak detection – building on our successful Leak Detection of Sealed Packages Webinar.必威体育登录手机Agilent Senior Applications Engineer, Bartly Carlson will show actual test hardware, and discuss set-up and techniques for successfully separating ‘Leak Tight' from ‘Leaking' sealed package components.Bartly also adds context and real-world examples to excerpts from the original Sealed Packages webinar.

Leak Testing Cryogenic and Industrial Gas Components and Systems Working with specialty gases and cryogenic materials requires good leak detection practices.Every leak represents lost profit…or worse.This webinar will introduce a variety of test methodologies that will improve your leak testing protocol!increase productivity and product quality!and reduce warranty costs, downtime, and potential liability/safety hazards.	Steam Turbine Power Plant Leak Testing Are you losing steam-to-power efficiency? 必威体育登录手机Agilent Technologies has developed leak detection solutions for steam turbines and condensers.Utilizing a helium leak checker, in combination with a Harsh Environment (HE) Probe and handheld remote control, will enable a single operator to leak check the integrity of the entire power plant. The probe's practical application and placement will be discussed in detail, along with the theoretical workings of how the leak test equipment operates. Join us for an interactive journey into improving your power plant's efficiency.
Leak Detection for E-Vehicle Applications Vacuum and leak detection solutions are crucial elements in advanced industrial processes for the electrification of vehicles.This webinar discusses the benefits of helium leak detection (HLD) for e-Vehicle manufacturing and offers real-world suggestions for improving the accuracy of the results and optimizing process flow. 必威体育赛事投注Vehicle electrification provides additional challenges and opportunities for vacuum products related to energy storage, in addition to the conventional automobile applications' vacuum needs for airbag integrity, HVAC component testing, power train production, and testing.E-vehicle battery technology requires a tightly sealed shell around the storage cells, and HLD is the only technology with the sensitivity and dynamic range capable of confirming the integrity of the battery enclosure for the life of the vehicle. Join Sr Applications Engineer Bartly Carlson for this unique perspective on using HLD in E-vehicle manufacturing and test applications.

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Helium Sniffing – Tips & Techniques This webinar reviews basic concepts of helium leak detection and delves into the specifics of utilizing the sniffing method.Topics include review of leak detection methods, proper instrument setup and technique for helium sniffing, and avoiding mistakes and errors in testing.Hands-on demonstrations will reinforce the advantages of sniffing and show you how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your process.This webinar will include: Brief introduction of helium leak detection Installation and setup of a sniffer probe Proper instrument settings Using audio signals to improve efficiency Sniffing technique and the effect on leak rate Leak measurement and calibration	Turbo Pump - Best Practices for Maximum Uptime This webinar discusses best practices vacuum system designers and operators can employ to improve the uptime and longevity of turbo-molecular pumps.Gas load management, start-up and shutdown, venting, cooling and bearing purge will all be discussed in this comprehensive one-hour webinar.Vacuum system designers, assemblers and operators can all benefit from attending this insightful and interesting session.
Practical Aspects of Leak Testing Sealed Packages This session focuses on the practical side of leak detection – building on our successful Leak Detection of Sealed Packages Webinar.必威体育登录手机Agilent Senior Applications Engineer, Bartly Carlson will show actual test hardware, and discuss set-up and techniques for successfully separating ‘Leak Tight' from ‘Leaking' sealed package components.Bartly also adds context and real-world examples to excerpts from the original Sealed Packages webinar.	Troubleshooting High and Ultra-high Vacuum Systems One of the most challenging aspects of vacuum is troubleshooting systems that won't achieve the expected base pressure.In this webinar, we will look at common issues and considerations in achieving high and ultra-high vacuum pressures, including methods for distinguishing real from virtual leaks.We will also share real-world tips and techniques for applying helium mass spec leak detection for identifying and locating sources of leaks.
Urban Legends of Industrial Vacuum - Believe Them or Not! Do you want to be the vacuum ace on your team?Join us for a light-hearted and informative discussion of all things vacuum, from creating the shiny surface of your shower head, ensuring thermal insulation of your travel mug, to manufacturing the chips for your smartphone.必威体育登录手机Agilent's John Screech interviews vacuum experts Dave McCarthy and Murray McEwen about their experiences in the wonderful world of industrial vacuum.Questions are welcomed!	Steam Turbine Power Plant Leak Testing Are you losing steam-to-power efficiency? 必威体育登录手机Agilent Technologies has developed leak detection solutions for steam turbines and condensers.Utilizing a helium leak checker, in combination with a Harsh Environment (HE) Probe and handheld remote control, will enable a single operator to leak check the integrity of the entire power plant. The probe's practical application and placement will be discussed in detail, along with the theoretical workings of how the leak test equipment operates. Join us for an interactive journey into improving your power plant's efficiency.
Unleash the Power of Your Turbo Pump Controller Wondering if your turbo-pump controller is just a fancy power-supply?必威体育登录手机In this panel discussion, John Screech and Bartly Carlson discuss how to harness the capabilities of your Agilent turbomolecular pump controller to optimize system design, characterize a working system, and automate system power up and shutdown. Topics include: 必威体育登录手机- Agilent APLUS software benefits and features - Programming a turbo controller: RS-232 & I-O Ports - Real-world example: system automation using only the controller display 必威体育登录手机This webinar will speed up the onboarding process for those who are new to Agilent turbo pumps and controllers.必威体育登录手机Current users of the pumps will gain new knowledge and appreciation for the power within Agilent's pump controller.	The Top 5 Leak Detection Service Issues: A Practical Field Guide to Maximize Up Time with your Helium Leak Detector This webinar is a must for anyone using helium leak detection to support or maintain a vacuum system.必威体育登录手机Agilent Applications Engineers Bartly Carlson and Matt Butler review the common issues leading to a leak detection service call, and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. Topics include: - Venting or dumping a leak detector to atmosphere - Effects of poor rough pump performance - Protecting the leak detector's high vacuum Turbo Pump - Issues arising from supply voltage instability Bring your questions and concerns as well so that our team can make sure you are on the right track!

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