Hampson-Linde air liquefier - Beginnings

Hampson-Linde air liquefier - Beginnings Video Clips. Duration : 4.92 Mins.

Initial concept of building a Hampson-Linde cycle air liquefier. Patented independently by William Hampson and Carl von LInde in 1895, this is a conceptually very simple, albeit inefficient, way to liquefy air. Explanation of system operation, and testing temperature drop using a coil of copper pipe and expansion valve.