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Reducing Vibration Within the Building

Eric Ungar, PE

Hal Amick
   
 
  Speaker:
Eric Ungar, PE
Acentech, Incorporated

Hal Amick, PE
Colin Gordon and Associates
 
 
This presentation discusses the tests used to document vibration sensitivity will be discussed, and this will lead to a presentation of generic vibration criteria.

The first session discussed means by which the designer controls vibrations within the building system itself. In many cases, however, it is desirable to reduce vibrations at the equipment itself, using either external or internal vibration isolation systems. Options are discussed for internal
vibration isolation systems-usually within the purview of the equipment designer-as well as external isolation systems-under the control of either the building designer or the equipment user.




(2.7 MB)
     

Vibration Control

Eric Ungar, PE

Hal Amick
   
 
  Speaker:
Eric Ungar, PE
Acentech, Incorporated

Hal Amick, PE
Colin Gordon and Associates
 
 
In order to discuss the process of vibration control in advanced technology facilities, one must have a rudimentary understanding of how vibrations are characterized. This presentation will open with a discussion of some of the vocabulary and quantities associated with vibrations and their
representation. The basic quantities of sinusoidal vibrations will be discussed, along with those associated with random and/or impact excitation. Typical interior and exterior sources are discussed, along with typical approaches to their control.




(1.6 MB)
     

Latest Vibration Isolation Techniques at Instrument Level Quiet Tables and New Technologies

Rod Horning
   
 
  Speaker:
Rod Horning
TMC Manufacturing
 
 
The presentation discusses passive isolation systems including very low stiffness mechanical and pneumatic isolation tables. Active vibration isolation systems including soft electro-pneumatic and stiff piezo electric systems will also be presented. The advantages and limitations of each type of isolation system will be presented. The need for a well damped platform between the isolation system and the instrument will be shown. The use of isolation systems with instruments having an internal isolation system will also be discussed.



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Design and Operation of the Nanoscale Physics Facility in the NIST Physics Laboratory

Joseph A. Stroscio
   
 
  Speaker:
Joe Stroscio
NIST
 
 
The Nanoscale Physics Facility in the NIST Physics Laboratory contains one of the most sophisticated scanning tunneling microscope systems for nanoscale physics research, and posed a number of engineering challenges to meet its design goals. This presentation discusses the challenges to meet these design goals, including solutions to overcome building environmental noise sources, as well as the design details needed in operation of a scanning tunneling microscope in these environments. Operation of the facility will be highlighted from recent studies.



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