Leak Detection on Vacuum Systems

This course teaches the fundamentals of helium leak detection and how to apply it practically.

Course details

Duration:	2 days
Language:	German or English
Course fee:	€1,200 per participant
Target audience:	Operating and maintenance staff
Prior knowledge:	Fundamental knowledge of vacuum technology
Course hours per day:	9 am – 4 pm
Number of participants:	3 – 8
Registration deadline:	Two weeks before the start of the course

The course includes lunch, drinks, and a certificate

Course content

This two-day training course covers the fundamentals, technology, and best practices of leak detection. Participants can apply their newly acquired knowledge in a practical session. Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to systematically inspect vacuum systems and vacuum pump units for leaks.

Topics covered

Fundamentals of leak detection technology:
How leak detectors work
- Calculation of leak rates
- Terms and definitions
Use of different tracer gases in addition to helium
Leak detection methods:
a) At atmospheric pressure (helium sniffing, accumulation method)
b) Under vacuum (helium spraying, integral and partial leak detection)
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Practical application

Presentation of selected test methods according to DIN EN 1779
Practical exercises on common test methods
Influence of environmental parameters such as materials, temperature, humidity, conductance, outgassing, etc.
Application examples of learned leak testing methods
Interpretation of real-time leak detector signal graphs
Testing of participants’ components (upon prior arrangement)
Practical application of leak detection tasks in different areas (coating systems, large-scale research, heat treatment)

Course dates

Date	Article number	Language	Type	Location	Price
11/18/2025 - 11/19/2025	PA T11 311	German	open	Training center Asslar	€1,200	Request	Book
Freely selectable	PA T20 311		customer-specific	Inhouse training at customer site	€2,100*	Request	Book
Freely selectable	PA T00 311		customer-specific	Asslar	€2,400*	Request	Book

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