Understanding the Mechanics Behind Vacuum Cleaners

[thunderfan97]

I'm not exactly sure how a vacuum works. I understand that there are machines (motors?), as in a vacuum cleaner, that suck air. There are other vacuum designs though, if I am not mistaken. It is these that I am not sure about. So how do these work?

 

[Drakkith]

Have you read this article?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_cleaner

 

[thunderfan97]

No, but I will look into it! Thanks a lot!

 

[nsaspook]

Vacuum and the generation of vacuum is a critical materials technology today. Every electronic device today has at least some parts that were created in a vacuum chamber.

An engineering level vacuum Howto: http://www.triumf.ca/sites/default/files/lecture_vac_Pfeiffer-Vacuum-Technology-KnowHow.pdf

 

[AppleBite]

This should also be helpful:
http://home.howstuffworks.com/vacuum-cleaner.htm

 

[thunderfan97]

Ok thanks guys, I think I have a good idea now!