Vacuum test benches
The cryopump designed by ONERA for research on electric thrusters for satellites is developed and manufactured by ABSOLUT SYSTEM! A look back at this daring project.
Cryopumps
Absolut System
Absolut System
Cryopumps Absolut System
After several years of work to device the ERIS test bench designed by ONERA, ABSOLUT SYSTEM took part in the installation of the vacuum test chamber, the auxiliary housing and the cryogenic coolers at ONERA facilities.
The cryogenic pump (or cryopump) of the vacuum chamber reproduces the orbiting satellite environement. Therefore, it enables performance and life testing of the engines developed by ONERA, as similar as possible to the real conditions of use. The cryogenic catchers allow the vacuum to be maintained despite the expulsion of particles, generated by the plasma propulsion of the engine. Indeed, the cold trap captures and freezes the Xenon molecules as they are released, guaranteeing optimal conditions throughout the weeks of testing. To achieve this, anticipation, rigorous design and a focusing on details are the keys to success.
Cryopumps Absolut System
Cryopumps
Absolut System
After several years of work to device the ERIS test bench designed by ONERA, ABSOLUT SYSTEM took part in the installation of the vacuum test chamber, the auxiliary housing and the cryogenic coolers at ONERA facilities.
The cryogenic pump (or cryopump) of the vacuum chamber reproduces the orbiting satellite environement. Therefore, it enables performance and life testing of the engines developed by ONERA, as similar as possible to the real conditions of use. The cryogenic catchers allow the vacuum to be maintained despite the expulsion of particles, generated by the plasma propulsion of the engine. Indeed, the cold trap captures and freezes the Xenon molecules as they are released, guaranteeing optimal conditions throughout the weeks of testing. To achieve this, anticipation, rigorous design and a focusing on details are the keys to success.
