Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6531 : Cryogenic Process Engineering { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. S. Anbarasu
Syllabus
Material properties: mechanical, thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of engineering materials at low temperatures Gas liquefaction and refrigeration system: Gas separation: Cryocoolers: Cryogenic Insulations, Instrumentation in cryogenic systems Safety in cryogenic systems.
Course Objectives
- To get the knowledge on the properties of both matter and fluid for better design of the process equipment in cryogenics application
- To understand the gas liquefaction and refrigeration system
- Instrumentation in cryogenic system is essential for measuring properties at low temperature
- safety in cryogenics is highly important for handling liquids or cryogens environment.
Course Outcomes
1. The knowledge on the properties of both matter and fluid for better design of the process equipment in cryogenics application. <br />2. Understanding the gas liquefaction and refrigeration system <br />3. Instrumentation in cryogenic system is essential for measuring properties at low temperature <br />4. Safety in cryogenics is highly important for handling liquids or cryogens environment.
Essential Reading
- K. D. Timmerhaus and T. M. Flynn, Cryogenic Process Engineering’, Plenum Press
- Randall F. Barron, Cryogenics Systems, Oxford University Press
Supplementary Reading
- G.M Walker, Cryocooler- Part 1 Fundamentals, Plenum Press
- G.M Walker, Cryocooler- Part 2 Fundamentals, Plenum Press