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Method and apparatus for filling thermal insulating systems

Patent ·
OSTI ID:868124
A method for filling insulated glazing units is disclosed. The method utilizes a vacuum chamber in which the insulated glazing units are placed. The insulated glazing units and vacuum chamber are evacuated simultaneously. The units are then refilled with a low conductance gas such as Krypton while the chamber is simultaneously refilled with air.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5080146
OSTI ID:
868124
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English