Themodynamics Boyle's Law
Why is it dangerous for scuba divers to hold their breath as they ascend to the surface? Why do their wetsuits compress as they descend into the …
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Helium Gas: Liquefaction of Helium. Applications of Helium.
Gases to difficult to liquify since their boilings points are quite low and Helium has a very low boiling of of just over 4 degrees Kelvin. As if that …
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Liquefaction of Hydrogen Gas. Cyrogenic Temperature Production
A simple way to cool a gas is to expand it in an irreversible fashion, provided the temperature of the gas is below its inversion temperature. Learn …
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What is Cryogenerator? How does Cryogenerator Work?
It is not easy to attain temperatures which are more than a hundred degrees below 0 on the Celsius scale and special procedures need to be adopted. A …
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Applications of Cryogenics. Uses of Cryogenics
We start to feel discomfortable when mercury dips beyond a certain level, but what is the practical use of attaining temperatures low enough even to …
Continue ReadingReduce Unwanted Sound & Noise Your Air Conditioning Ducts
Soundproofing air conditioning ducts is to prevent the unwanted noise generated from the air conditioner. It is generated by the air handlers in the …
Continue ReadingWhat is Cryogenics? Cryogenics Facts.
Have you ever heard the term cryogenics and what its all about? If not then be prepared for a journey into some of the coldest temperatures you have …
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What is Thermal Stress? What are Thermal Stresses?
Why do we sometimes notice cracks developing in sidewalks, particularly when the weather changes? Why do engineers use expansion joints in bridges? …
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An Elementary Introduction to Heat Capacity
Why do you burn your tongue on the filling and not the crust when you bite into your favorite hot pie? The mystery is solved by examining heat …
Continue ReadingComparison of Vapor Compression Cycle and Gas Cycle Refrigeration
The vapor compression cycle is most commonly used for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems for the domestic and industrial applications. Let us …
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