Current research projects

Image Corrosion inhibitor for ammonia absorption systems
Image Preformance measurements of heat exchangers
Image Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr
Image Micro fluidic expansion valve
Image Test procedures for electrical components
Image Breakthrough Sensor for Adsorption Filters (BelA)
Image Thermal engines
Image Range of services laboratory analyses
Image Ice Slurry Generation
Image Industry 4.0 membrane heat and mass exchanger (i-MWÜ4.0)
Image Ionocaloric cooling
Image ZeroHeatPump
Image Solar Cooling
Image Helium extraction from natural gas
Image Tensile and compression testing
Image Cool Up

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Main Departments

Fields of Technology and Working Areas

The ILK main departments comprise different fields of technology which are subdivided into departments and working groups. Research, development and services are provided in the following ILK fields of technology and working areas.

Cryogenics and Low Temperature Physics

  • Cryogenics
  • Low Temperature Physics
  • Cryo Biotechnology

Refrigeration and Heat Pumps

  • Refrigeration / Heat pump technology
  • Heat and mass transfer
  • Refrigerating plant construction

Air Handling Technology

  • Ventilation
  • Air conditioning
  • Air pollution control

Applied Materials Engineering

  • Working fluids/materials
  • Thermal storages and PV applications
  • Measurement, control and sensor technologies
  • Leak detection

Applied Energy Engineering

  • Refrigeration with water as refrigerant
  • Thermal refrigeration/ Absorption refrigeration
  • Water purification
  • Complex energy systems