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CRYOGENIC ENGINEERING
SUMMER
SESSION SHORT COURSE
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 | To build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of cryogenics |
| To encourage a "hands-on" approach to solving cryogenic problems |
| To define and demonstrate "what’s different" at low temperatures |
| To provide up-to-date cryogenic information |
| How to work safely and productively with cryogenics |
Course Syllabus
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| Thermodynamics |
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| Fluid Properties |
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| Solid Properties |
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| Production of Low Temperatures |
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| Cryogenic Systems |
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| Cryogenic Safety |
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
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Engineers from all backgrounds who are (or will be) working in cryogenics |
| Analysts who do design work on cryogenic systems |
| Technicians and test engineers who handle cryogens, build hardware, and conduct tests |
| Managers and administrators who need a solid overview of cryogenics |
COURSE MATERIALS: Each student receives his/her own copy of:
Text: Cryogenic Engineering, 2nd Edition, Dr. Thomas M. Flynn, Taylor and Francis, 2005, hardcover. Total 900 pages, 45% increase over first edition; 130 new figures of data, 14% increase; 130 new tables of data, 19% increase; 125 new references. Altogether, the 2nd edition contains 230 more pages of information than the earlier edition. The 2nd edition was written to follow closely this cryogenic engineering professional course given annually by Dr. Flynn for twenty-nine years. Each student receives his own copy of the book.
Course Notes: "Cryogenic Engineering," 3-ring notebook compiled and updated by the instructors, contains over 700 pages of hard-to-find information and complete notes for each lecture.
course concept:
Dr. Thomas M. Flynn, P.E., lead instructor, has worked in Cryogenics for over 50 years. He has published more than 60 articles on Cryogenics in the peer reviewed literature. He is coauthor of the textbook Cryogenic Process Engineering (Plenum Press) and sole author of Cryogenic Engineering–Principles and Practices (MarcelDekker Press, 1996) and the new second edition (Taylor and Francis, 2005). His expertise includes thermodynamics, cryocoolers, cryogenic instrumentation, low temperature material properties, cryogenic fluid properties, and applied superconductivity. Dr. Flynn worked for 28 years in the Cryogenic Engineering Laboratory of the National Bureau of Standards in Boulder, Colorado. He has taught Cryogenic Engineering for over 40 years at such institutions as the University of Colorado, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Arizona State University. Dr. Flynn is a certified NASA safety instructor for liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen systems. He has been honored on several occasions as one of the top 10 instructors in the UCLA Extension Program. Dr. Flynn is a working engineer who brings a vast background of practical current experience to the course. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow in the Cryogenic Society of America.
Location: The Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO (www.mines.edu) in the Petroleum Room at the Green Center (Bldg. 25). A detailed map with location and parking information will be given to you upon successful confirmation of registration prior to the course.
Student Comments: "You can't get information like this in one place anywhere else in the world." "Great course." "A very valuable experience." "I learned more in these 4 days than an entire semester at the university." "Dr. Flynn has an obvious mastery of cryogenics and was very effective in getting important points across. The training was very helpful." "I really enjoyed the learning experience and active participation just helps to enhance the experience. I found the class to be very informative." "The class was like a crash course in getting experience. When I returned to my workplace, I put the information to work immediately."
COURSE SCHEDULE (Subject to change, depending on the students' needs)
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Monday, Aug. 2 Morning: 8:00–12:00
Afternoon: 1:00–5:00 |
1. Introduction 2. Thermodynamics a. Thermodynamic principles: heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy, T-S diagrams b. Thermodynamic functions and equations of state c. Thermodynamic properties of cryogenic fluids 3. Properties of Cryogenic Fluids a. P-V-T surface, phase diagrams b. Engineering properties of specific cryogenic fluids: Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Helium c. Sources of engineering data for cryogenic fluids |
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Tuesday, Aug. 3 Morning: 8:00–12:00
Afternoon: 1:00–5:00 |
4. Properties of Solids at Low Temperatures a. Brittle and ductile behavior b. Yield strength, tensile strength, impact strength, fatigue strength c. Acceptable materials for low temperature use d. Transport properties: heat capacity, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, electrical properties 5. Refrigeration and Liquefaction a. Producing low temperatures b. Joule-Thomson expansion, J-T valve systems c. Isentropic expansion, turbine expanders d. Regenerative cycles, pulse tubes, and cryocoolers e. Power requirements, size and weight |
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Wednesday, Aug. 4 Morning: 8:00–12:00
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6. Cryogenic Systems a. Storage vessels, insulation b. Compressors, expanders, heat exchangers c. Transfer lines, valves d. Thermal stratification, cooldown e. Cryogenic instrumentation f. Design pitfalls |
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Thursday, Aug. 5 Morning: 8:00–12:00
Afternoon: 1:00–4:00
4:00 Adjourn |
7. How to Work Safely and Productively in Cryogenics 7.1 Liquid Nitrogen and High Pressure Gases a. Safety issues common to all cryogenic systems b. Physiological hazards, frostbite, asphyxiation, protective clothing c. Excessive pressure gas hazards. Stored energy, what is a "high" pressure? d. Flammability and explosions. Is liquid nitrogen inert? 7.2 Safety in Oxygen Systems a. Oxygen's critical safety properties b. How oxygen is fundamentally different from hydrogen c. Good/bad design features of oxygen systems, how to clean oxygen equipment d. Operational hazards with oxygen, operating and emergency procedures 7.3 Safety in Hydrogen Systems a. Hydrogen's critical safety properties b. Cleaning hydrogen equipment, effective purging c. Operational hazards with hydrogen, ignition sources, and how to minimize hazards d. Detecting hydrogen leaks and hydrogen flames, operating and emergency procedures
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Other Important Information About the Course:
Date: August 2–5, 2010; Monday–Thursday
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Colorado School of Mines Green Center
Maps: www.greencenter.mines.edu/mapdirections.html
Location: The Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO (www.mines.edu) in the Petroleum Room at the Green Center (Bldg 25). A detailed map with location and parking information will be given to you upon successful confirmation of registration prior to the course.
Hotel: There is no "Headquarters Hotel" since the course will be held in the Green Center of the CSM campus. Hotel reservations are entirely up to you. Colorado is a vacation destination in the summer, so please make your reservations early or risk staying farther away. Located just a few miles from the CSM campus is the Marriott, Marriott Residence Inn, and Marriott Courtyard Denver West/Golden (www.marriott.com). Use code Colorado School of Mines for a discounted rate. Rooms are very limited during the summer so please book early. There are also other name brand properties within a few miles of campus. Visit www.hotels.com for a listing or your travel agent.
Fees: $3,750.00 per student. Full payment is due upon registration. Registration deadline is July 15, 2010. Included is a 700-page book of course notes and hard-to-find data for each student, plus the Cryogenic Engineering textbook (2nd Edition) written by Dr. Thomas Flynn. Register on or before July 15 to guarantee that a copy of the course notes will be in your hands at the start of class. If registering after July 15, please call first. Check, P.O. Number, or some valid indication of payment MUST accompany registration. VISA and MC credit cards accepted.
Fee includes two refreshment breaks daily. Meals and lodging are on your own. Transportation is up to you.
Cancellations: No charge for canceling 15 days before class. 50% cancellation fee between 15 days and start of class. 100% cancellation fee for a no-show or cancellation on day of class (August 2). Please note that if you don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions can be made at any time. If it is too late to cancel without penalty and you can't make it, try to pass the opportunity to a friend or fellow worker.
VISA or MasterCard O.K.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION CRYOGENIC ENGINEERING, AUGUST 2–5, 2010, GOLDEN, COLORADO
