https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20123304006
Cryogenic thermal storage system for discontinuous industrial vacuum processes
Dipartimento di Energetica, Università di Firenze, Via S. Marta 3, 50139, Firenze, Italy
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Abstract
Phase Change Materials are proposed for refrigerating systems in discontinuous industrial vacuum processes where temperatures as low as −140 ÷ −100°C are necessary within time-frames representing 10÷20% of total operating time. An application is proposed for cooling systems used in a Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) apparatus. A prototype has been manufactured which couples a cryopump with a reservoir filled with MethylCycloPentane (MCP-C6H12) and a distribution line where nitrogen in the gaseous state is flowing. Preliminary tests show that temperatures of about −120°C are actually achieved within time windows compatible with PVD applications.
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