Cryogenic Engineering Fifty Years of Progress

About this book
Cryogenic Engineering: Fifty Years of Progress is a benchmark reference work which chronicles the major developments in the field. Starting with an historical background dating to the 1850s, this book reviews the development of data resources now available for cryogenic fields and properties of materials. The advances in cryogenic fundamentals are covered by reviews of cryogenic principles, cryogenic insulation, low-loss storage systems, modern liquefaction processes, helium cryogenics and low-temperature thermometry. Several well-established applications resulting from cryogenic advances include aerospace cryocoolers and refrigerators, use of LTS and HTS systems in electrical applications, and recent changes in cryopreservation. Extensive references are provided for the readers interested in the details of these cryogenic engineering advances.

Written for:
Engineers and scientists working in the Cryogenic Engineering field, including aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers, materials scientists and engineers, refrigeration engineers, superconductivity researchers and cryobiologists

Table of contents
Cryogenics in the Aerospace Programs.- 50 Years of Development for Cryogenic Liquefaction Processes.- Advances in Helium Cryogenics.- Advances in Cryogenic Principles.- Cryogenic Materials Research Over the Past 50 Years.- Nb3Sn: From the Discovery to the Development of Technological Conductors.- New Applications Using Cryogenic Technology.- Evolution of Cryodata.- Improvements in Insulation Systems.- Trends in LNG Technology.- Applied Superconductivity Applications.- Cryobiology Advancements.- Cryogenic Safety Changes.