MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2016



Swagelok Fitting & Regulator Lunch & Learn Seminar

Gary Sullivan

Jan/20 Wed 12:00PM-02:00PM 66-110

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Limited to 60 participants

The seminar will include pizza. This will be a presentation and hands-on learning opportunity. Participants will develop an understanding of how to construct their own handling and control systems for gasses and liquids. The basic function of valves for directional control, metering, on/off control and one way check valves will be discussed as well as a discussion of packed versus packless valve stem construction and their suitability for particular applications. Fundamentals of pipe versus tubing connections will be presented and will included discussions of compression seals, welded connections, face and vacuum seals fittings. There will be plenty of time for specific questions and opportunities for hands-on fitting use.

Sponsor(s): Chemical Engineering
Contact: Steve Wetzel, 66-466, swetzel@mit.edu