Graduate Students
Train on state-of-the-art technologies and make advancements in the cryogenic field at FRIB in addition to classroom learning.
Cryogenic engineering is the design of thermal process instruments and systems that operate at cryogenic temperature (that is at or below the temperature necessary to liquefy natural gas). It requires the:
- Engineering design of complex and interdependent mechanical-thermal systems; and
- Integrated application of mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
In general, cryogenics is used if there is a need for:
- a key component which is superconductive (e.g., magnets, radio frequency ‘cavities’, electrical conductors, certain instruments);
- a process that requires distillation and/or fluid transport and distribution at temperatures below approximately -150 degrees Celsius;
- simulation of a space environment;
- a high specific impulse propellant;
- a method of (extreme) cooling of instruments (to remove heat); and
- a method of (extreme) preservation.
Study at FRIB/MSU
Become a mechanical engineering graduate student
Interested in cryogenic engineering? Apply to MSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering today.
Prepare for future opportunities
MSU Cryogenic Initiative
The MSU Cryogenic Initiative combines education and training in cryogenics, accelerator, and superconducting radio frequency sciences and technology at FRIB.
