AS3001 Cryogenics Syllabus:
AS3001 Cryogenics Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
• To analyse cryogenic systems
• To calculate the efficiency of cryogenic systems
• To know cryogenic applications in aerospace engineering
• To learn the concepts of cryogenic plants
• To learn theory behind production of low temperatures
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Historical Background – Introduction to cryogenic propellants – Liquid hydrogen, liquid helium, liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen and their properties
UNIT II PRODUCTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE
Theory behind the production of low temperature – Expansion engine heat exchangers – Cascade Process Joule Thompson Effect – Magnetic effect – Ortho and H2 – Helium4 and Helium3.
UNIT III PERFORMANCE OF CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS
Types of losses and efficiency of cycles – specific amount of cooling – The fraction liquified Cooling coefficient of performance – Thermodynamic efficiency – energy balance Method.
UNIT IV CYCLES OF CRYOGENIC PLANTS
Classification of cryogenic cycles – structure of cycles – Throttle expansion cycles – Expander cycles – Thermodynamic analysis – Numerical problems
UNIT V CRYOGENICS IN AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
Cryogenic liquids in Rocket launching and space simulation Storage of cryogenic liquids – Effect of cryogenic liquids on properties of aerospace materials – Cryogenic loading problems – Zero gravity problems associated with cryogenic propellants – Phenomenon of tank collapse – Elimination of Geysering effect in missiles
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
• Describe various methods to produce low temperature and phenomena at cryogenic temperature.
• Explain the working principle of different cryogenic refrigeration and liquification system.
• Analyse the functions and working principles of insulations and various low temperature measuring and storage devices.
• Apply the application of Cryogenic technology in engineering research and Industry.
• Analyse the performance of cryogenic systems
TEXT BOOKS
1. Barron, R. F., “Cryogenic Systems”, Oxford University, 1985.
2. Haselden, G., “Cryogenic Fundamentals”, Academic Press, 1971.
REFERENCES:
1. Parner, S. F., “Propellant Chemistry”, Reinhold Publishing Corp., New York 1985.
2. Weisend, J. G., “The Handbook of Cryogenic Engineering”, Taylor & Francis, 1998.