Mass Flow Controllers (MFC): fundamentals, techniques and applications

MS114  - 7 hours

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

To understand the gas flow control.
To use MFC knowing about their applications and technical limits for optimal and secure performances.
To practice troubleshooting and diagnosis.

 

AUDIENCE

MFC’s users with a technical background.

 

INNOVATIVE TEACHING RESOURCES

This training session will provide you with all the ele-ments to fully understand the Mass Flow technology, their evolution and their environment (gas categories, type of seals…) to optimise their use and lifespan. A troubleshooting methodology will be handed out to you. The course will alternate between lectures and exercises, demonstrations and practical work on gas panel.
Interview with the trainees possible to qualify their needs.
MCQ at the beginning and end of the training.

 

DATE & LOCATION & PRICE

Training Department : +33(0)4 76 84 40 30

Each session is limited to 6 trainees.
Can be also held in your premises for a specific training.

 

IN CHARGE OF THE TRAINING SESSION

André TINNIRELLO : Manager of maintenance depart-ment

PROGRAM

1. Elements of a MFC
- Operating principle, performance and reliability
- Flow splitter
- Thermal Sensor
- Printed circuit board
- Control valve

2. What’s a MFC?
- Mass flow rate
- Gas handling
- Analog/ Digital Convertor
- Digital
- Metal or Elastomer types of seals
- Gas connections
- Assembly procedures
- Conversion factor

3. Technical approach
- Symptoms and causes of failures
- Diagnostics Troubleshooting
- Recapitulative examples of MFC failures
- Purging and assembly techniques

4. Hands-on exercises
Disassembling a MFC, a practical approach