Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH5113 : Low Temperature and Cryogenic Technology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Suryanarayan Dash
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
(8 hrs) Kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamic properties, equations of state, viscosity, thermal conductivity, diffusion in gases, surface tension in liquids, Basics of cryogenics, Low temperature thermometry: Thermocouples, resistance thermometer, magnetic thermometer, noise thermometer. |
| Module 2 : |
(7 hrs) Cryogenic Systems: Carnot Liquefaction Cycle, 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 3 : |
(7 hrs) Cryogenic Fluids and Materials: Discusses the properties and behavior of cryogenic fluids, such as liquid helium and liquid nitrogen, and the materials used in cryogenic systems, heat transfer and fluid dynamics phenomena in cryogenic systems. |
| Module 4 : |
(7 hrs) An overview of the design principles and considerations for cryogenic systems, including vacuum technology, insulation, and instrumentation. |
| Module 5 : |
(7 hrs) Applications of Cryogenics: Various applications of cryogenics, including superconductivity, superfluidity, and cryogenic engineering, Superconducting Magnets: Material, magnet construction, stability techniques. |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
At the end of course, students will be able to:
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| 2 . |
Learn about the properties and behavior of cryogenic fluids and materials |
| 3 . |
Understand the design principles and considerations for cryogenic systems |
| 4 . |
Explore the various applications of cryogenics |
| 5 . |
Develop problem-solving skills in cryogenic engineering |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
CO1: Ability to analyze and design cryogenic systems |
| 2 . |
CO2: Understanding of the properties and behavior of cryogenic fluids and materials |
| 3 . |
CO3: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of refrigeration and liquefaction |
| 4 . |
CO4: Familiarity with the applications of cryogenics in various fields |
| 5 . |
CO5: Ability to apply problem-solving skills in cryogenic engineering |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Thomas Flynn, Cryogenic Engineering, Revised and Expanded, CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2020. |
| 2 . |
Randall F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, Oxford University Press - 2023 (Reprint) |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
D. Tabor, Gases, Liquids and solids, Cambridge University Press , 2012 |
| 2 . |
G. K. White & Philip J. Meeson, Experimental Techniques in Low Temperature Physics, Oxford University Press , 2002 |
| 3 . |
M Mukhopadhyay, Fundamentals of Cryogenic Engineering, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 4th edition, 2015 |
Journal and Conferences
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