Book Corner

These recently published books relate to the field of Cryogenics.  If you are aware of a publication that should be listed here, please contact us.

• "Cryogenics, Low Temperature Engineering and Applied Sciences," by the late Traugott H.K. Frederking, PhD, Professor emeritus, UCLA, and Sidney W.K. Yuan, PhD, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems, CSA Board Member, Co-Founder, CSA Southern CA Chapter. This book is a complex discussion of cryogenic practices. Combining the authors' professional experience and research, the book reviews basic principles of cryogenic substances and cooling processes, superconducting and other magnets, safety issues of cryogenic systems and future prospects. A portion of the profit from sales of this book will go to the Endowed Fund for Cryogenics Research at UCLA. To order: Send a check for $21.50 (which includes $1.50 shipping) to Yutopian Enterprises, 12422 Sanford Street, Los Angeles CA 90066; or visit www.yutopian.com/Yuan/Book.html
  
  
• "Industrial Noise Control and Acoustics", by Dr. Randall F. Barron, describes useful procedures in the design of industrial noise abatement systems and equipment to reduce the generation and transmission of noise and to comply with OSHA, EPA and other standards. Cryogenic engineers can apply the information to design for noise reduction from compressors, pumps, fans, and other equipment used in gas liquefaction systems. Contains case studies and example problems illustrating the principles discussed in each chapter. $189.95 plus shipping and handling. To order, contact Taylor, Francis and Routledge, Inc., 800/272-7737, and provide the ISBN number: 0-8247-0701-X.
  
  
• "Low Loss Energy Storage and Handling of Cryogenic Liquids: The Application of Cryogenic Fluid Dynamics," refers to a a new monograph by Dr. Ralph Scurlock, Emeritus Professor of Cryogenic Engineering and former director of the Institute of Cryogenics at the University of Southampton. He brings 50 years of experience and research in the fundamentals of cryogenic liquid behavior in both small- and large-scale storage systems. The text discusses the convective and evaporative behavior of cryogenic fluids, which supports the research and design of low-loss liquid storage systems. Contents: complex surface evaporation processes, behavior of mixtures and avoidance of a boil-off, trouble-free transfer of cryogenic liquids, safety practices with cryogens. The book is available from the Cryogenic Society of America at www.cryogenicsociety.org/publications/listing.php?id=9
  
  
• Cryogenic Engineering Fifty Years of Progress Series: International Cryogenics Monograph Series, Timmerhaus, Klaus D.; Reed, Richard P. (Eds.) 2007, XI, 374 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-33324-3 This benchmark reference work chronicles the major developments in the field of cryogenics. Extensive references are provided. The book is written for engineers and scientists working in the Cryogenic Engineering field, including aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers, materials scientists and engineers, refrigeration engineers, superconductivity researchers and cryobiologists. The following list identifies the contents and authors of each chapter: 1. Historical Summary of Cryogenic Activity Prior to 1950 - R. Radebaugh; 2. Sources of Cryogenic Data and Information - R.A. Mohling, W.L. Hufferd and E.D. Marquardt; 3. Trends and Advances in Cryogenic Materials - R.P. Reed; 4. History and Applications of Nonmettalic Materials - G. Hartwig; 5. Advances in Cryogenic Principles - R.F. Barron; 6. Insulation Progress Since the Mid-1950s - K.D. Timmerhaus; 7. Development of Low-Loss Storage of Cryogenic Vessels - R.G. Scurlock; 8. Fifty-Years' Development of Cryogenic Liquefaction Processes - W. F. Castle; 9. Advances in Helium Cryogenics - S.W. Sciver; 10. Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Cryogenic Thermometry - F. Pavese; 11. Aerospace Coolers: A 50-Year Quest for Long-Life Cryogenic Cooling in Space - R.G. Ross, Jr.; 12. Understanding Properties and Fabrication Processes of Superconducting Nb3Sh Wires -0 M. Suenaga; 13. High Temperature Superconductors - H.C. Freyhardt and E.E. Hellstrom; and 14. A Paradigm Shift in Cryopreservation: Molecular-Based Advances to Improve Outcome - J.M. Baust and J.G. Baust. The book is available from www.springer.com