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UNIT 1
INTRODUCTION TO CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. What is cryogenics. Explain briefly ? Explain briefly
applications areas of cryogenic engineering.
2. What is cryogen? Explain different types of cryogens and their
properties.
3. Write a note on low temperature properties of Engineering
materials.
4. Explain low temperature properties of engineering materials
i) Mechanical properties
ii) Thermal properties
iii) Electrical properties
5. Explain briefly production of low temperatures.
6. Explain briefly Joule Thompson effect. Explain the function of
J-T valve in cryogenics with sketch.
7. Explain Adiabatic expansion.
8. With the help of schematic and T-S diagrams obtain an
expression for ideal work requirements per kg of liquid.
9. Explain the meaning of cryogenics. List the various areas
involving cryogenics. (5 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
10. Explain with proper reasoning and graph, the effect of
low temperature on two mechanical and two thermal
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UNIT 2
GAS LIQUIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. What is Gas liquification?
2. Explain briefly Linde hampson system with a neat sketch.
3. Explain briefly Claude system with a neat sketch.
4. Explain briefly Heylndt system with a neat sketch.
5. Explain briefly Dual pressure system with a neat sketch.
6. Explain briefly liquefication cycle Kapitza system with a neat
sketch.
7. Comparison of liquefication cycles for hydrogen, helium and
Neon.
8. Explain critical components of liquefaction systems.
9. With a schematic and T-S diagrams explain simple Linde-
Hampson system and obtain figure of merit (FOM).
10. Explain with schematic and T-S diagrams dual-pressure
Claude system.
11. With a neat sketch, explain the working of Claude
system used for liquefaction of air. Represent the process on
the T-S diagram. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
12. Explain the working of Simon Helium liquefaction
system, with a neat diagram and represent the process on the
T-S diagram. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
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expression for liquid yield and net work requirement per unit
mass of compressed air. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2015/Jan 2016)
20. Identify the critical components in the liquefaction
system and explain briefly any two of the components. (10
Marks) (VTU Dec 2015/Jan 2016)
21. With a neat sketch and T-S diagram, explain Linde dual
pressure system for the liquification of air and write the
expression for liquid yield and work requirement per unit
mass of air compressed. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
22. Explain the working of Simon Helium liquification
system with a neat sketch and represent the processes on T-
S diagram. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
23. Explain with neat sketch Linde Hampson cycle used in
liquefaction of gases. (10 Marks) (VTU May 2017)
24. Explain briefly about the critical components of
liquefaction system. (10 Marks) (VTU May 2017)
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UNIT 3
GAS CYCLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. What is cryocoolers ? Classify cryocoolers.
2. Explain briefly Stirling cycle cryo refrigerators.
3. Explain briefly working principle of ideal cycle.
4. E plai riefl S h idts a al sis of Stirling cycle.
5. Explain briefly various configurations of stirling cycle
refrigerators.
6. Explain briefly Integral piston stirling cryo-cooler.
7. Explain briefly Free displacer split type Stirling Cryo coolers.
8. Explain briefly Gifford Mcmahon Cryo refrigerator.
9. Explain briefly Pulse tube refrigerator.
10. Explain briefly Solvay cycle refrigerator.
11. Explain briefly Vuillimier refrigerator.
12. Explain briefly Cryogenic regenerators.
13. Explain Stirling cycle cryo-refrigerator and various
configurations of Stirling cycle refrigerators. (10 Marks) (VTU
May/June 2010)
14. Explain the following with neat sketches:
i) Vullimier refrigerator.
ii) Pulse tube refrigerator. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June
2010)
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22. How the cryo coolers are classified? explain stirling cycle
cryo refrigerator, with neat sketch and write the COP for
same. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
23. Explain with neat sketch and T-S diagram the working of
Solvay cycle refrigerator. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
24. State the classification of cryocoolers. Write a note on
Gifford McMohan cryo refrigerator.
25. Explain the following with sketches:
(i) Solvay cycle refrigerator.
(ii) Pulse tube refrigerator. (10 Marks) (VTU May 2017)
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UNIT 4
GAS SEPARATION AND GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. What is gas separation and gas purification systems?
2. Explain briefly Thermodynamic ideal separation system.
3. Explain briefly properties of mixtures.
4. Explain briefly principle of gas separation.
5. With a neat sketch, explain Linde-single column gas
separation system. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
6. Explain with a neat sketch, adsorption purifier along with
refrigeration purifier. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
7. With a neat sketch, explain the working of double column
(Linde system) air separation system. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec
2010)
8. With a neat sketch, explain the Argon separation system. (10
Marks) (VTU Dec 2010)
9. With a neat sketch, explain Linde single column gas
separation system. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2013/Jan 2014)
10. Explain the operation of Linde double column air
separation system with a neat sketch.
11. What are the gas purification methods? Explain with
neat sketch, adsorption purifier along with refrigeration
purifier. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2013/Jan 2014)
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UNIT 5
ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE CRYO REFRIGERATORS:
Important Questions:
1. Explain briefly Magneto Caloric Refrigerator.
2. Explain with a neat sketch, any one cryo-refrigerator, used for
the production of ultra low temperature. (10 Marks) (VTU
May/June 2010)
3. Sketch and explain the following:
i) Vapour pressure thermometer.
ii) Resistance thermometer.
iii) Electric-resistance gauge for liquid level measurement.
(10 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
4. With a neat sketch, explain the magnetic refrigeration
system. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2010)
5. What are the different temperature measurement devices, at
low temperature? Explain any one type of device. (10 Marks)
(VTU Dec 2010)
6. With a neat sketch, explain any one type of liquid level
measurement device for low temperature. (10 Marks) (VTU
Dec 2010)
7. Explain 3He 4He Dilution Refrigerator, with the sketch
indicating all the parts. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2013/Jan 2014)
8. Sketch and explain the following:
i) constant volume gas thermometer.
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(ii) Liquid level sensors (any one). (10 Marks) (VTU May
2017)
16. Explain briefly Pomeranchuk cooling.
17. Explain briefly Measurement systems for low
temperatures.
18. Explain briefly Temperature measurement at low
temperatures.
19. Explain briefly Resistance Thermometers.
20. Explain briefly Thermocouples.
21. Explain briefly Thermistors.
22. Explain briefly Gas Thermometry.
23. Explain briefly Liquid level sensors.
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UNIT 6
VACUUM TECHNOLOGY:
Important Questions:
1. What is Vacuum Technology?
2. Explain briefly fundamental principles of vacuum technology.
3. Explain briefly production of high vacuum.
4. Explain briefly Mechanical vacuum pumps.
5. Explain briefly Diffussion pumps.
6. Explain briefly Cryo - pumping.
7. Explain briefly measurement of high vacuum level.
8. Explain briefly cryogenic insulation.
9. Explain briefly heat transfer due to conduction.
10. Explain briefly Evacuated porous insulation powder.
11. Explain briefly Fibers opacified powder insulation.
12. Explain briefly gas filled powders.
13. Explain briefly fibrous materials multi layer super
insulation.
14. Explain briefly composite insulation.
15. With a schematic diagram, explain the basic elements of
a typical vacuum system. (5 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
16. Explain the principle and working of diffusion pump,
with a neat sketch. (5 Marks) (VTU May/June 2010)
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UNIT 7
CRYOGENIC FLUID STORAGE AND TRANSFER SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. What is Cryogenic Fluid storage and Transfer systems.
2. Explain briefly Design of cryogenic fluid storage vessels.
3. Explain briefly design of inner vessel.
4. Explain briefly outer insulation.
5. Explain briefly Suspension system.
6. Explain briefly Fill and drain lines.
7. Explain briefly Cryogenic fluid transfer.
8. Explain briefly pressurization.
9. Explain briefly Self pressurization.
10. Explain briefly Transfer pump.
11. What is the significance of cryogenic fluid transfer
system? Explain any two systems. (10 Marks) (VTU May/June
2010)
12. Sketch and name the parts of Dewar cryogenic fluid
storage vessel. (8 Marks) (VTU Dec 2010)
13. Write a note on the suspension systems adopted in
cryogenic engineering. (6 Marks) (VTU Dec 2010)
14. What are the systems adopted to transfer the cryogenic
fluid? Explain them in brief. (6 Marks) (VTU Dec 2010)
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22. Explain Cryogenic fluid transfer lines for short and long
distances transfer the design features. Indicate material used
for construction of conduits. (10 Marks) (VTU Dec 2015 / Jan
2016)
23. With a neat sketch, explain various elements of dewar
vessel for storage of cryogenic fluid. (8 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
24. Write a note on suspension systems adopted in
cryogenic engineering. (6 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
25. What are the system adopted to transfer the cryogenic
fluid? Explain any two. (6 Marks) (VTU Dec 2016)
26. With the help of neat sketch, explain the construction of
a Dewar vessel for storing cryogenics. (10 Marks) (VTU May
2017)
27. Write a note on the following:
(i) Suspension system.
(ii) Transfer system. (10 Marks) (VTU May 2017)
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UNIT 8
APPLICATION OF CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS:
Important Questions:
1. Write short notes on the application of cryogenic system on:
(VTU June 2010, Dec 2010, Jan 2014, June 2014, Jan 2015,
June 2015, Jan 2016, Dec 2016, May 2017)
a) Space technology.
b) Super conducting devices (bearings, cryotrons).
c) Instant quick freezing techniques.
d) Super conducting bearings.
e) Cryotrons.
f) Food preservation.
g) Chemical rockets.
2. What is superconductivity ? explain its application in industry.
3. How the food is freezed quickly explain with a sketch.
4. Write short notes on Food preservation.
5. Write short notes on Instant Quick Freezing Techniques.
6. Write short notes on Super conducting devices.
7. Write short notes on Space Technology.
8. Write short notes on Chemical rockets.
9. Write short notes on Super conducting bearings.
10. Write short notes on Cryotrons.
11. Explain with a neat sketch use of cryogenic fluids for
space application.
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