Description of the Machine 20
4.4 Vacuum Pump
The vacuum pump creates the vacuum.
Figure 3: Overview of the Pump (Pump 8 m
3
)
Figure 4: Overview of the Pump (Pump 16 m
3
)
1. Vacuum pump - Creates the vacuum for the process.
2. Oil exhaust filter - Filters the air by capturing oil vapours.
3. Oil sight glass - Indicates the maximum and minimum oil levels of the vacuum pump.
4. Oil drain plug - Removing the oil drain plug allows the oil to be drained.
5. Oil filler plug - Removing the oil filler plug allows the oil to be refilled.