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Chemical Engineering · Q110

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 110

Q110

Linde gas liquefaction process employs cooling

A.
By throttling
Answer
B.
By expansion in an engine
C.
At constant pressure
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Linde gas liquefication process is an throttling process where gas is kept below its inversion temperature so on decreasing the pressure (throttling) the temperature decreases and cooling occurs.