Leak tests G. Apeldoorn, P. Vankov , NIKHEF
Leak tests Tests are based on using: AFS 1400 – Bidirectional Mass Flow Meter Characteristics of AFS 1400: - dynamic range: 0.03 – 400 sccm -Fast response time: 150 ms -Calibrated & Temperature compensated (for air & Nitrogen) -Digital output signal ( RS-232) (
Leak tests Flow meter opened F1: 1.023e-6 l/s F2: e-7 l/s F3: e-7 l/s F4: 1.057e-7 l/s
Leak tests Flow meter shorted F1: 1.014e-6 l/s F2: e-7 l/s F3: e-7 l/s F4: 8.529e-8 l/s
Leak tests Flow meter Flow meter Temperatures
Leak tests Connection in series “Brooks” mass flow controller
Leak tests Leak test of Module 5012 (5m prototype) (N) Flow meter F1 Bubbler (8 mbar) closed Module 1 2 Steps: 0. Tap 2 is always closed. 1.Tap 1 is opened, gas is pumping the module in. 2.Tap 1 is closed, module is under 8 mbar overpressure, F1 is measuring. Leakage criterion: Leakage flow must be of the order (or less) of 1e-6 l/s.
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Flow meter F1 Module F2 Flow meter straw outer Gas Gas volumes (straw/outer) separation
Leak tests Gas volumes (straw/outer) separation Flow meter F1 Module F2 Flow meter straw outer Gas
Leak tests How to proceed ? -Better tubes & taps -Atmospheric pressure & temperature monitoring -Flow controller -Nitrogen/Argon