BASICS IN CRYOGENICS
A basic introduction to the main principles of Cryogenics.
Whom for?
Persons who are stepping into cryogenics and are not familiar with it.
How long?
This educational session takes place within a four-day period (total time is around 28 hours).
STANDARD PROGRAMME
- History of Cryogenics
- A few reminders
- Cryogens
- Materials for cryogenic use
- Heat transfer
- Thermal insulation
- Vacuum technology
- Cryogenic instrumentation 1: basic temperature measurements
- Cryogenic instrumentation 2: other measurements
- Cryogenic valves, safety valves
- Main principles in cryogenic design
- Cryogenic storages
- Cryogenic transfer lines
- Principles of helium refrigeration
- Safety in cryogenics
Visit of a cryogenic system.
A possible addition of high interest: simple thermodynamical calculations
