Current research projects

Computational fluid dynamics CFD

Energy efficiency consulting - cogeneration systems

Cold meter

CFE-Test of Cooker Hoods

Pulse-Tube-Refrigerator with sealed compressor

Hydrogen and methane testing field at the ILK

Performance tests of refrigerant compressors

Micro fluidic expansion valve

Optimizing HVAC operation with machine learning

Test rigs for refrigeration and heat pump technology

Filter Tests

Preformance measurements of heat exchangers

Ionocaloric cooling

Innovative cryogenic cooling system for the recondensation / liquefaction of technical gases up to 77 K

High Capacity Pulse Tube Cooler

Characterisation of Superconductors in Hydrogen Atmosphere

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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