Aalborg GFC User Manual
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Q
O2
= Q
a
= Q
r
X K = 1000 X 0.9926 = 992.6 sccm
where K = relative K factor to reference gas (oxygen to nitrogen)
1
d X C
p
where d = gas density (gram/liter)
C
p
= coefficient of specific heat (cal/gram)
Q
a
K
a
Q
r
K
r
where Q
a
=
mass flow rate of an actual gas (sccm)
Q
r
=
mass flow rate of a reference gas (sccm)
K
a
=
K factor of an actual gas
K
r
=
K factor of a reference gas
=
9.
CALIBRATION CONVERSIONS FROM
REFERENCE GASES
The calibration conversion incorporates the K factor. The K factor is derived from
gas density and coefficient of specific heat. For diatomic gases:
=
K
=
K
gas
Note: in the above relationship that d and Cp are chosen at the same conditions
(temperature, pressure).
If the flow range of a Mass Flow Controller remains unchanged, a relative K fac-
tor is used to relate the calibration of the actual gas to the reference gas.
For example, if we want to know the flow rate of oxygen and wish to calibrate
with nitrogen at 1000 SCCM, the flow rate of oxygen is:
For best results it is recommended that instruments are returned to the factory for
servicing. See section 1.3 for return procedures.
8.3
Technical Assistance
Aalborg
7 Instruments will provide technical assistance over the phone to qualified
repair personnel. Please call our Technical Assistance at 845-770-3000. Please
have your Serial Number and Model Number ready when you call.