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Cryogenic Engineering Centre

IIT Kharagpur

Academic Curriculum

Comprehensive postgraduate courses covering low-temperature physics, superconductivity, and industrial cryogenic applications.

Autumn Semester Courses

CR61019
Vacuum Technology
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Covers principles of vacuum generation, measurement, and system design. Topics include vacuum pumps, gauges, leak detection, materials for vacuum systems, and applications in cryogenic and research environments.
CR61017
Cryogenic Heat Transfer Devices
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Focuses on the design and analysis of cryogenic heat transfer equipment including heat exchangers, vaporizers, condensers, and insulation systems used in low-temperature applications.
CR69003
Cryogenic Systems Laboratory
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-2
Practical operation and performance analysis of liquefiers, cryocoolers, vacuum systems, and instrumentation.
CR61005
Heat and Mass Transfer in Cryogenic Systems
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-4
Advanced study of heat and mass transfer phenomena in cryogenic systems including phase change, boiling, condensation, diffusion, and transport processes at low temperatures.
CR61013
Storage and Transfer of Cryogens
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Covers design and operation of cryogenic storage tanks and transfer systems. Topics include insulation methods, boil-off control, safety considerations, and handling procedures for cryogenic fluids.
CR61025
Superconducting Magnets Design and Application
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Discusses design principles and applications of superconducting magnets including magnetic field analysis, stability, quench protection, cryogenic cooling, and uses in MRI, accelerators, and research facilities.
CR61003
Cryogenic Liquefaction Systems and Cryocoolers
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-4
Covers thermodynamic cycles and engineering design of cryogenic liquefaction systems and cryocoolers. Topics include Claude and Brayton cycles, refrigeration principles, and industrial applications.
CR61001
Introduction to Cryogenics and Superconductivity
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-4
Provides foundational knowledge of low-temperature engineering and superconductivity. Includes properties of cryogenic fluids, refrigeration systems, superconducting materials, and key industrial and research applications.
CR61023
Safety Issues with Cryogenic Fluids
L-T-P-C: 2-0-0-2
Examines hazards associated with cryogenic fluids including oxygen deficiency, pressure buildup, material embrittlement, and safe handling procedures in laboratories and industrial plants.
CR61021
Matter at Low Temperatures
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Studies physical behavior of matter at low temperatures including quantum effects, superfluidity, superconductivity, and low-temperature material properties.
CR69045
Seminar
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-2
Seminar-based course where students present and discuss recent advances in cryogenic engineering, superconductivity, and related research areas to develop technical communication skills.

Spring Semester Courses

CR69008
Cryophysics and Vacuum Technology Laboratory
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-2
Hands-on laboratory course on low-temperature physics and high-vacuum systems. Covers vacuum generation, measurement techniques, cryogenic fluid handling, and experimental methods used in cryogenic research.
CR61028
Hydrogen Technology
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Study of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier including production methods, storage technologies, transportation, safety considerations, and applications in fuel cells and energy systems.
CR69006
Cryogenic Heat Transfer Laboratory
L-T-P-C: 0-0-3-2
Laboratory course on heat transfer at cryogenic temperatures including boiling heat transfer, thermal conductivity, insulation techniques, and performance evaluation of cryogenic systems.
CR60006
Cryogenics & Superconductivity for Particle Accelerator
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Covers cryogenics and superconductivity applications in particle accelerators including superconducting materials, cooling systems, RF cavities, and cryomodules.
CR61202
LNG Engineering and Technology
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-4
Comprehensive course on Liquefied Natural Gas systems including liquefaction processes, storage design, transportation, regasification, safety standards, and global infrastructure.
CR61036
Cryogenic and Semicryogenic Rocket Propulsion
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Covers principles and design of cryogenic and semicryogenic rocket propulsion systems. Topics include propellant properties, engine cycles, turbopumps, combustion systems, performance analysis, and applications in launch vehicles.
CR61030
Cryogenic Techniques Below 1 K
L-T-P-C: 2-0-0-2
Discusses ultra-low temperature techniques below 1 Kelvin including dilution refrigeration, adiabatic demagnetization, superfluid helium systems, and applications in quantum research and advanced physics experiments.
CR61018
Cryogenic Gas Separation and Purification
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Focuses on low-temperature gas separation such as air separation, helium purification, and hydrogen processing with thermodynamic principles and industrial applications.
CR61038
Cryogenic Instrumentation
L-T-P-C: 2-0-0-2
Covers measurement and control techniques in cryogenic environments including temperature sensors, pressure measurement, flow instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
CR61024
Superconducting Devices
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Introduces superconducting materials and their applications including superconducting magnets, SQUIDs, Josephson junctions, MRI systems, and quantum computing components.
CR61012
Cryogenic Process Plants Simulation
L-T-P-C: 1-0-3-3
Introduces modeling and simulation of cryogenic process plants using computational tools. Covers process flow diagrams, thermodynamic property estimation, simulation software, optimization, and performance analysis of industrial cryogenic systems.
CR61034
Superconducting Technology for Power Applications
L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3
Focuses on superconducting materials and their applications in power systems including superconducting cables, transformers, fault current limiters, SMES systems, and grid integration technologies.
CR61020
Cryogenic Carbon Capture
L-T-P-C: 2-0-0-2
Examines cryogenic methods for carbon capture and storage (CCS). Covers CO₂ separation techniques, liquefaction processes, energy efficiency considerations, and industrial applications for emission reduction.