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Design Rules for Vacuum Chambers
C. Hauviller
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland

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Abstract

Producing a vacuum chamber means defining the boundary conditions (inner and outer envelopes, operational constraints, etc.), choosing the material, designing the parts, manufacturing and assembling these parts together and putting them under vacuum. This paper gives the methodology, methods and hints for designing vacuum chambers.

• Introduction
• Boundary conditions
• Pressure and forces
• Legislation and codes
• Design Basics
  • Methods and techniques
  • Tubes
  • Windows
  • Bellows
  • Special Shapes
• Manufacuturing and Assembly
• Machining and sheet metal work
• Joining techniques
• Flanges
• Welding
• Brazing
• Gluing
• Cleanliness
• Ease the Detection of Leaks
• Quality Assurance
• Conclusion