13. Cryogenic Systems

  1. Myer Kutz
  1. Leonard A. Wenzel

Published Online: 16 FEB 2006

DOI: 10.1002/0471777471.ch13

Book Title

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

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How to Cite

Wenzel, L. A. (2006) Cryogenic Systems, in Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition (ed M. Kutz), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471777471.ch13

Author Information

  1. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 16 FEB 2006
  2. Published Print: 4 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471719885

Online ISBN: 9780471777472

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Keywords:

  • cryogenic refrigeration and liquefaction cycles;
  • Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers;
  • cryogenic processing

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Cryogenics and Cryofluid Properties

  • Cryogenic Refrigeration and Liquefaction Cycles

  • Cryogenic Heat-Transfer Methods

  • Insulation Systems

  • Materials for Cryogenic Service

  • Special Problems in Low-Temperature Instrumentation

  • Examples of Cryogenic Processing

  • Superconductivity and its Applications

  • Cryobiology and Cryosurgery

  • References

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