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2. Vacuum pump classification
Vacuum pumps are classified according to their physical operating principle. This classification (standard NFX 10-501 or DIN 28400) remains valid despite the appearance on the market of new pumps which are classified under subheadings.
Standards are currently being revised (ISO committee, TC 112) (see
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Vacuum pump classification
Characterization of vacuum pumps
References
In Engineering Techniques
Standardization
The main standards currently in use are those of Pneurop, an association of compressor, vacuum pump and compressed air tool manufacturers formed by twelve European countries.
Most of them are adopted by the Association Française de Normalisation AFNOR.
Vocabulary
- Technique du vide. Vocabulaire. Pompes à vide. - NF X 10-501 - 5-76
Volume flow measurement
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