Honors College Thesis
 

The Design of a High-Vacuum Chamber Testing Environment

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  • The intention of this undergraduate research project was to design and build a fully functional high-vacuum chamber testing environment for use in the development of ion propulsion engines. This project was conducted in an effort to aid ongoing projects between the Deep Space Propulsion Group (DSPG) at Oregon State University and the US government and has resulted in an outcome that supports future funded work within the group. While other DSPG subteams are actively preparing engine prototypes, this project only deals with the high-vacuum testing infrastructure that will be used during testing. Accompanying the chamber, a set of standard operating procedures and instructional videos were created in order to provide the Deep Space Propulsion Group with the appropriate guidelines for safely operating the vacuum chamber system. To facilitate easier access to instructional and procedural resources, all such content will be stored in the lab’s Box drive. Using QR codes posted around the lab, operators will be able to find the necessary resources on their devices, although printed copies will also be kept in the lab.
  • Key Words: Vacuum Chamber, Ion Propulsion Engine, Standard Operating Procedures, Lab Setup
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