Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6335 : Thermodynamics of Cryogenic System { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Sumit Kumar
Syllabus
Review of the basic concepts of Thermodynamics: First law, second law, Entropy, Thermodynamic relations., Cryogenic Systems: Carnot Liquefaction Cycle, F.O.M. and Yield of Liquefaction Cycles. Inversion Curve - Joule Thomson Effect. Liquefaction Cycles: Linde Hampson Cycle, Precooled Linde Hampson Cycle, Claudes Cycle, Collins Cycle, Dual Pressure Cycle, Helium Regrigerated Hydrogen Liquefaction Systems. Critical components in Liquefaction Systems, Introduction to air separation. Cryogenic Refrigerators: J.T. Cryocoolers, Stirling Cycle Refrigerators, G.M. Cryocoolers, Pulse Tube Refrigerators, Regenerators used in Cryogenic Refrigerators. Applications: Applications of Cryogenic in Space Programmes, Superconductivity, Cryo Metallurgy, Medical applications.
Course Objectives
- To impact knowledge on cryogenic systems
- To learn about different process involved for liquefaction and cryocoolers
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understanding the gas liquefaction and refrigeration system <br />CO2: To create engineers to operate and maintain cryogenic plants. <br />CO3: To create scientists and engineer to analyse the existing systems and creation of new systems. <br />CO4: Instrumentation in cryogenic system is essential for measuring properties at low temperature
Essential Reading
- R. F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, McGraw Hill, 1985.
- K. D.Timmerhaus and T.M. Flynn,, Cryogenic Process Engineering,, Plenum Press, 1989
Supplementary Reading
- M Mukhopadhyay, Fundamentals of Cryogenic Engineering, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Dlehi, 2010
- R.B.Scott, Cryogenic Engineering, Van Nostrand and Co., 1962
Journal and Conferences
- Indian J Cryogenics
- Cryogenics, Elsiver