Recent content by ecfed

Alright everyone, I know this is a huge question, but I've done enough homework to at least have informed ignorance on the subject. I posted a similar topic here, but that question was more conceptual and this definitely is much more of an applied use question. (Edit: I realize that the above...

I was wondering if anyone could give me guidance on the construction of a cryocooler in a DIY setting. As a tinkerer, builder, and a chemistry major with an interest and dabbling in mechanical / system engineering, I want to try my hand at building a cryocooler for liquefaction of small amounts...