Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The complex problem why large space simulation chambers do not realize the true ultimate vacuum was investigated. Some contaminating factors affecting diffusion pump performance have been identified and some advances in vacuum/distillation/fractionation technology have been achieved which resulted in a two decade or more lower ultimate pressure. Data are presented to show the overall or individual contaminating effect of commonly used phthalate ester plasticizers of 390 to 530 molecular weight on diffusion pump performance. Methods for removing contaminants from diffusion pump silicone oil during operation and reclaiming contaminated oil by high vacuum molecular distillation are described.
Keywords:
FACILITIES, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT
Type:
NASA-TM-X-68272
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Nov 12, 1973 - Nov 14, 1973; Los Angeles CA; U.S.
Format:
application/pdf
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