Current research projects

Optimizing HVAC operation with machine learning

Software for technical building equipment

Test method for high - temperature heat pump - oils

Computational fluid dynamics CFD

Low Temperature Tribology

Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr

Certifiable connection types in cryogenics

Electrical components in refrigeration circuits

Industry 4.0 membrane heat and mass exchanger (i-MWÜ4.0)

Characterisation of Superconductors in Hydrogen Atmosphere

Cool Up

Heat2Power

Service offer for Leak Detection and Tightness Test

Calibration of Low Temperature Sensors

Breakthrough Sensor for Adsorption Filters (BelA)

Production of novel barrier layers on polymer materials to reduce hydrogen permeation

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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