---
title: "Cold Trap/Condenser"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "1e-6 to 1e-3 mbar (vacuum pressure), -196°C to -80°C (coolant temperature)"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 1
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    consequence: "Vapor pressure-temperature equilibrium shift (Clausius-Clapeyron relation) causing re-vaporization of trapped contaminants when surface temperature exceeds dew point"
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      trigger: "Coolant flow interruption for &gt;30 seconds"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dual redundant cryogenic coolant loops with automatic switchover at 5-second detection threshold"
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      trigger: "Mechanical vibration exceeding 2.5 mm/s RMS at 50-200 Hz"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Kinematic mounting with tuned mass dampers and vibration isolation at 85% critical damping ratio"
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# Industrial Specification: Cold Trap/Condenser

## 1. Technical Definition
A vacuum system component that condenses vapors and traps contaminants by cooling surfaces below their dew points.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **1e-6 to 1e-3 mbar (vacuum pressure), -196°C to -80°C (coolant temperature)**. Failure boundary: **Vapor pressure exceeds 1e-2 mbar at operating temperature, or coolant temperature rises above -70°C**, Mechanism: **Vapor pressure-temperature equilibrium shift (Clausius-Clapeyron relation) causing re-vaporization of trapped contaminants when surface temperature exceeds dew point**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **LMTD Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference**:

> **Primary Equation**: $Q = U \cdot A \cdot \Delta T_{lm}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Sizing validation for pasteurization and cooling tunnels.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| U | Heat Transfer Coeff | Engineering Constant |
| A | Area | Engineering Constant |
| \Delta T_{lm} | LMTD | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Coolant flow interruption for &gt;30 seconds | 8 | Rapid temperature rise to ambient, immediate loss of condensation efficiency | Dual redundant cryogenic coolant loops with automatic switchover at 5-second detection threshold |
| Mechanical vibration exceeding 2.5 mm/s RMS at 50-200 Hz | 8 | Micro-fractures in brazed joints leading to vacuum leak rate &gt;1e-6 mbar·L/s | Kinematic mounting with tuned mass dampers and vibration isolation at 85% critical damping ratio |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Trap Body](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/trap-body.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Drain Valve](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/rubber-and-plastic-product-manufacturing/product/drain-valve.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Vacuum Pump**, **Cryogenic Cooling System**, **Process Control System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Semiconductor Wafers, Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients, High-Purity Chemicals  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are available for cold trap construction?
**A**: Our cold traps are constructed from high-quality materials including stainless steel for corrosion resistance, copper for superior thermal conductivity, and aluminum for lightweight applications.

### Q: How does a cold trap improve vacuum system performance?
**A**: Cold traps condense vapors and trap contaminants by cooling surfaces below their dew points, preventing backstreaming into vacuum pumps and maintaining system purity and efficiency.

### Q: What components are included in the cold trap assembly?
**A**: Each cold trap includes a cooling coil/jacket for heat exchange, drain valve for contaminant removal, trap body, and vacuum flanges for secure system integration.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Cold Trap/Condenser](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/cold-trapcondenser)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: COLD_TRAPCONDENSER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: db9195e8
