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Device and method for reducing vacuum pump energy consumption

US6589023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C25/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Generally, a vacuum pumping system having efficient power usage is provided. In one embodiment, the vacuum pumping system includes a first pump, a check valve and a second pump. The check valve and second pump are coupled in parallel to an exhaust line of the first pump. The first pump and second pump have a ratio of internal volume that is about 20 to about 130. In another embodiment, the vacuum pumping system includes a first pump, a check valve and a second pump. The check valve and second pump are coupled in parallel to an exhaust line of the first pump. The first pump and second pump have a ratio of power consumption that is about 5 to about 20. In yet another embodiment, the first pump and second pump have a ratio of pumping capacity that is about 50 to about 200.

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