CRYOGUY Education in Cryogenics
Standard Basics in Cryogenics
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