Thermal Vacuum Testing
Thermal Vacuum Chamber
The University of Arizona and UASI are proud to host the largest thermal vacuum chamber at any university worldwide! This state-of-the-art 40-ton chamber, located in the Applied Research Building (ARB), is now operational, enabling researchers to replicate outer space conditions, advance space research, and enhance mission capabilities.
We also operate smaller T-VAC chambers with reduced working volumes, which are available to all interested parties.
TVAC Capabilities:
- Simulate space environments for testing
- Replicate vacuum conditions experienced in space
- Simulate extreme temperatures to assess durability
- Expose equipment to radiation levels encountered in space
- Test performance and reliability of telecommunication satellites and components
- Evaluate satellite components and spacecraft subsystems
- Verify resilience and functionality of space-bound technology
Availability and Scheduling:
For detailed specifications, costs and availability, please contact us via email: space-institute@arizona.edu
Specifications
Large Thermal Vacuum Chamber
- 9’3”H x 9’0”W x 20’D (internal dimensions)
- Rough Pump, Turbomolecular Pump and Cryogenic Pump able to achieve a vacuum Level of 10^-6 Torr
- Thermal cycling from –300 F to 250 F (variable)
- Up to 400 thermocouple channels
- Three ASA19 ports available for customer use
- Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA)
- 16 IR lamps (groups of 4) 0W-1600W
- Data logging for shrouds, vacuum, and IR lamps
- ISO6 (class 1,000) Thermal vacuum chamber’s antechamber
- 26’ Width x 42’ Length x 30’ Height
- 5-ton monorail crane (Hook height of 25’2”)
Small Thermal Vacuum Chamber
- 24” W x 24” D 24”H working volume
- 24” platen
- Vacuum levels of 10^16 torr
- Thermal cycling
- Weight capacity is 150lbs
- 15 Type T thermocouples
- 6” viewport
- Qty-2 6” conflat flanges for customer
- Qty-4 2-3/4” conflat flanges for customer
