2006Chemical EngineeringMedium
Linde process of gas liquefaction employs________?
AAdiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion)
BMerely compressing the gas beyond its critical pressure
CAdiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine
DExchange of heat with colder stream
Correct answer
A. Adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion)
Explanation
The correct answer is Adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion).