TE4004 Cryogenic Engineering Syllabus:
TE4004 Cryogenic Engineering Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To give introductory knowledge of cryogenic Engineering.
To impart knowledge in liquefaction, separation of cryogenics gases and working of cryocoolers.
To embark on a research career in Cryogenic Engineering.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Insight on Cryogenics, Properties of Cryogenic fluids, Material properties at Cryogenic Temperatures. Applications of Cryogenics in Space Programs, Superconductivity, Cryo Metallurgy, Medical applications.
UNIT II LIQUEFACTION CYCLES
Carnot Liquefaction Cycle, F.O.M. and Yield of Liquefaction Cycles. Inversion Curve – Joule Thomson Effect. Linde Hampson Cycle, Precooled Linde Hampson Cycle, Claudes Cycle Dual Cycle, Ortho-Para hydrogen conversion, Eollins cycle, Simpson cycle, Critical Components in Liquefaction Systems.
UNIT III SEPARATION OF CRYOGENEIC GASES
Binary Mixtures, T-C and H-C Diagrams, Principle of Rectification, Rectification Column Analysis – McCabe Thiele Method. Adsorption Systems for purification.
UNIT IV CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATORS
J. T. Cryocoolers, Stirling Cycle Refrigerators, G.M.Cryocoolers, Pulse Tube Refrigerators Regenerators used in Cryogenic Refrigerators, Dilution refrigerators, Magnetic Refrigerators.
UNIT V HANDLING OF CRYOGENS
Cryogenic Dewar, Cryogenic Transfer Lines. Insulations used in Cryogenic Systems, Instrumentation to measure Flow, Level and Temperature.
TOTAL = 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to understand Concepts of cryogenic, cryogenic refrigeration and handling of the cryogens.
REFERENCES
1. Klaus D. Timmerhaus and Thomas M. Flynn, Cryogenic Process Engineering,PlenumPress,New York, 1989.
2. Randall F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
3. Scott R.B., Cryogenic Engineering, Van Nostrand and Co., 1962.
4. Herald Weinstock, Cryogenic Technology, Boston Technical Publishers, inc., 1969.
5. Robert W. Vance, Cryogenic Technology, John wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, London.
6. G.Venkatarathnam, Cryogenic Mixed Refrigerant Processes, Springer Publication, 2010.
7. J.G.Weisend, Hand Book of Cryogenic Engineering ––II, Taylor and Francis, 1998.