Module I [8 hours]
Review of the basic concepts of Thermodynamics: First law, second law, Entropy, Thermodynamic relations.

Module II [12 hours]
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 Refrigerated Hydrogen Liquefaction Systems.

Module III [8 hours]
Critical components in Liquefaction Systems, Introduction to air separation.

Module IV [4 hours]
Cryogenic Refrigerators: J.T. Cryocoolers, Stirling Cycle Refrigerators, G.M. Cryocoolers, Pulse Tube Refrigerators.

Module V [4 hours]
Regenerators used in Cryogenic Refrigerators. Applications: Applications of Cryogenic in Space Programmes, Superconductivity, Cryo Metallurgy, Medical applications.

To impact knowledge on cryogenic systems

To learn about different process involved for liquefaction and cryocoolers

CO1: To understand the gas liquefaction and refrigeration system
CO2: To analyze cryogenic systems.
CO2: To analyze the performance of critical components in the liquefaction systems.
CO3: To understand the air separation system.
CO4: To analyze the Cryogenic Refrigerators
CO5: To apply the concepts of cryogenics in various applications

Thomas Flynn, Cryogenic Engineering, Revised and Expanded, CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2020

M Mukhopadhyay, Fundamentals of Cryogenic Engineering, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 4th edition, 2015

R.B.Scott, Cryogenic Engineering, Hassell Street Press, Reprint in 2021

R. F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, McGraw Hill, Reprint in 2020

Indian J Cryogenics

Cryogenics, Elsiver