A method for determining a vacuum degree threshold is provided including: e acquiring the current altitude signal of a vehicle; when the current altitude signal is invalid, acquiring a vacuum degree threshold and a standard working time, which correspond to a historical altitude signal received by an electronic vacuum pump of the vehicle last time, the vacuum degree threshold includes a vacuum degree turn-on threshold value and a vacuum degree turn-off threshold; acquiring the actual working time of the vacuum degree threshold corresponding to the historical altitude signal of the electronic vacuum pump when the current working cycle is completed; and when the difference between the actual working time and the standard working time exceeds a preset range, updating, according to the difference, the vacuum degree threshold corresponding to the historical altitude signal, and taking the updated vacuum degree threshold as a target vacuum degree threshold of the next working cycle.

A method for determining a vacuum degree threshold is provided including: e acquiring the current altitude signal of a vehicle; when the current altitude signal is invalid, acquiring a vacuum degree threshold and a standard working time, which correspond to a historical altitude signal received by an electronic vacuum pump of the vehicle last time, the vacuum degree threshold includes a vacuum degree turn-on threshold value and a vacuum degree turn-off threshold; acquiring the actual working time of the vacuum degree threshold corresponding to the historical altitude signal of the electronic vacuum pump when the current working cycle is completed; and when the difference between the actual working time and the standard working time exceeds a preset range, updating, according to the difference, the vacuum degree threshold corresponding to the historical altitude signal, and taking the updated vacuum degree threshold as a target vacuum degree threshold of the next working cycle.

The present disclosure relates to a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200 that comprises an exterior surface 202 and a first plurality of cooling fins 204 (214) protruding from the exterior surface 202, wherein each cooling fin 204 (214) extends along the exterior surface 202 between a first and second cooling fin end 201a, 201b, and is a non-planar element that forms an at least partially enclosed cooling channel 206 (216) between the first and second ends 201a, 201b of the cooling fin 204 (214b). The present disclosure also provides a method of making a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200 using extrusion and providing a removable end plate for a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200.

The present disclosure relates to a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200 that comprises an exterior surface 202 and a first plurality of cooling fins 204 (214) protruding from the exterior surface 202, wherein each cooling fin 204 (214) extends along the exterior surface 202 between a first and second cooling fin end 201a, 201b, and is a non-planar element that forms an at least partially enclosed cooling channel 206 (216) between the first and second ends 201a, 201b of the cooling fin 204 (214b). The present disclosure also provides a method of making a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200 using extrusion and providing a removable end plate for a two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump casing 200.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a vacuum system. The vacuum system includes a vacuum pump; and a heat exchanger for receiving a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid comprising a gas. The heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the vacuum pump and is operable to absorb thermal energy from the vacuum pump. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a method of operating a vacuum system; and a controller for controlling operation of a vacuum system.

A liquid ring pump manifold comprising at least one integrated spray nozzle, the at least one integrated spray nozzle being configured to spray a liquid into the liquid ring pump manifold. The liquid ring pump manifold may comprise at least one socket in which the at least one integrated spray nozzle is accommodated. The at least one socket may be integrally formed with the liquid ring pump manifold.

A liquid ring pump manifold comprising at least one integrated spray nozzle, the at least one integrated spray nozzle being configured to spray a liquid into the liquid ring pump manifold. The liquid ring pump manifold may comprise at least one socket in which the at least one integrated spray nozzle is accommodated. The at least one socket may be integrally formed with the liquid ring pump manifold.

A vacuum pump cooler for cooling a pumped fluid in a multistage vacuum pump, the vacuum pump cooler comprising: a plate comprising: a first surface; a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a channel through which a cooling fluid can flow; and one or more fins extending from the second surface of the plate.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a stator component for a pump housing. The stator component has a plurality of fluid inlet channels for conveying fluid to respective pumping chambers. The fluid inlet channels each have an inlet port for conveying fluid into the pumping chamber. A plurality of fluid transfer channels are provided for conveying fluid to a respective one of the fluid inlet channels. The fluid transfer channels each have an inlet for receiving pumped fluid. The stator component is adapted to receive at least one sealing member for inhibiting the conveyance of fluid into an associated one of the pumping chambers. Aspects of the present invention relate to a pump housing, a cover plate and a pump. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a method of converting a stator component.

The present invention provides a method for cleaning a component for use in an ultra-high vacuum. The method may comprise the steps of placing the component to be cleaned in a vacuum furnace chamber; plasma cleaning the component at a temperature of greater than about 80° C.; and evacuating the chamber to a pressure of less than about 10E-5 mbar. Apparatus for performing such methods and kits comprising said components are also provided.