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Cryogenic Engineering Centre

IIT Kharagpur

Research Areas

Advancing the frontiers of low-temperature science across sustainability, aerospace, and fundamental physics.

 

Cryogenics for Sustainability

Focusing on energy, environment, food security, and healthcare.

Research Scope

  • Liquefaction, storage, and transport of LOX, LH2, LNG, and LCH4.
  • Large-scale Helium liquefiers and refrigerators.
  • Superconducting devices for power and energy applications.
  • Cryogenic Carbon Capture and Air Separation.
  • Cryogenic Food Preservation and Safety systems.

Associated Laboratories

Hydrogen Energy Lab Superconductivity & Power Lab Air Separation Unit Cryo-Safety Testing Facility
 

Space Research & Aerospace Propulsion

Supporting India's strategic goals in space exploration and high-altitude flight.

Research Scope

  • Cryogenic Rocket Propulsion systems.
  • Fluid management and handling for space propulsion.
  • Cryocoolers (77K to mK) for space sensors and electronics.
  • Life support: Cryogenics for humans in space environments.
  • Liquid H2-based aircraft engine technology.

Associated Laboratories

Liquid Propulsion Lab Space Sensor Cooling Lab Cryocooler Development Cell Aerospace Cryogenics Lab
 

Science & Tech of Ultra-Low Temperature

Materials, devices, and cooling technologies at the absolute frontier.

Research Scope

  • Dilution and Adiabatic Demagnetisation Refrigerators.
  • Sensors and instrumentation at ultra-low temperatures.
  • Superfluid Helium (He-II) technology.
  • Characterization of materials (fluids & solids) at extreme cold.

Associated Laboratories

Ultra-Low Temp Physics Lab Helium-II Research Facility Cryo-Instrumentation Lab Material Characterization Lab