Understand the meaning of a leak in a vacuum pump system and discover how leaks are detected and measured. Get an introduction to traditional leak tests using everyday methods. Read an overview of how mass spectrometers are used in leak detector devices for more specialized detection. This section also covers the benefits of helium leak detectors, calibration, and industrial testing.
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A glossary of symbols commonly used in vacuum technology diagrams as a visual representation of pump types and parts in pumping systems
An overview of measurement units used in vacuum technology and what the symbols stand for, as well as the modern equivalents of historical units
References, sources and further reading related to the fundamental knowledge of vacuum technology