Helium Cryogenics

At least 10 years have elapsed since a comprehensive monograph concer­ ned with the broad subject of cryogenics has been published. During this time a considerable quantity of research and development has been carried out in the field of cryogenics. Furthermore, there has been a certain degree of re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Van Sciver, Steven W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
Series:International Cryogenics Monograph Series
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Cryogenic Principles and Applications
  • 2 Low-Temperature Materials Properties
  • 3 Helium as a Classical Fluid
  • 4 Helium as a Quantum Fluid
  • 5 He II Heat Transfer
  • 6 Pool Boiling He I Heat Transfer
  • 7 Forced Convection Normal Helium
  • 8 Liquefaction and Refrigeration Systems
  • 9 Special Topics in Cryogenics
  • Appendix 1. Thermodynamic Properties of Liquid Helium at Saturated Vapor Pressure
  • Appendix 2. Properties of Helium at Constant Pressure
  • Appendix 3. Compressibility Factor for Cryogenic Fluids
  • Appendix 4. Temperature—Entropy Diagrams for Cryogenic Fluids
  • Further Reading
  • Conversion Factors
  • Physical Constants