Vacuum pumps take in any and all contaminants that come in from the pump inlet. There are four relevant forms of contaminant: Vapors Liquids Solids Biological Agents Vapors There are some vapors that can pass through a vacuum pump without harming it; all others should...
Cavitation is a deeply interesting physical phenomenon that occurs when liquids are subjects to sudden massive changes in speed. For example, if fluid moving under 40 megapascals (MPa) of pressure suddenly hits a hydraulic valve and the pressure drops to 20MPa, the...