3 ms·
This is a terrible idea. First lets ignore the thermodynamic efficiency losses compared to a regular chilled water cooling system. Liquid air is a potent oxidiz
by wbl 9y ago
This is a terrible idea. First lets ignore the thermodynamic efficiency losses compared to a regular chilled water cooling system. Liquid air is a potent oxidizer and the Underground has myriad sources of ignition and flammable things like people. Plus the risk of frostbite from exposure is very real. A control failure could kill people and ignite a raging fire underground.
- memracom 9y agoLiquid air is the same as normal air. During its liquid stage it would be entirely enclosed in pipes. It can be safely expanded using the technology used in mine rescue suits like those from Draegerman. You are confusing it with liquid oxygen which is just as dangerous in its gas form as it is when liquid. Air has some 70+ percent nitrogen in it, whether gas or liquid, and that prevents it from being any more corrosive or flammable than plain air.