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An experimental model of a new type of vacuum pump was built and its behavior studied. Pumping was achieved without moving parts, fluid-driving media, or absorption media, by using thermal effects only. Results showed that pumps of practical size and performance most likely can be built.
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Schumacher et al. (1964) studied this question.
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