Freezing Liquid with Compressed Nitrogen - Is it Possible?

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Freezing liquids such as water and gasoline using compressed nitrogen is feasible with a specially designed tank featuring double sides and internal nozzles for nitrogen spray. The process requires precise calculations of nitrogen quantity and freezing time, which differ between substances. For 50 liters of water, approximately 10-15 liters of liquid nitrogen is needed, while gasoline may require slightly more due to its lower freezing point. The freezing time for water is estimated at 30-60 minutes, while gasoline may take longer due to its composition.

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Is it possible to freeze liquid in tank with compressed nitrogen? Tank has double sides where nitrogen is relased. Also there are numerous nozzles inside tank through which nitrogen spray. Would be final result solid form of liquid? What is difference in time, amount of nitrogen needed for 50 liters of water or gasoline to be frozen?
 
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I am just asking if it is possible to built tank (with double sides) with nozzles for compressed nitorgen inside and if gasoline would be frozen and in what time if tank capacity is 50 litres. I need approximate quantity of nitrogen and time in which it would do the job.
It might seem like silly and obvious question but I must ask it because my next step depends on it.
Exact answer would be much appriciated.
 
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