Current research projects

Image Development of a Cryogenic Magnetic Air Separation Unit
Image Testzentrum PLWP at ILK Dresden
Image Ionocaloric cooling
Image Solar Cooling
Image In-situ investigation concerning the swelling behaviour of polymer materials under elevated pressures and temperatures
Image High temperature heat pump
Image State of system and failure analyses
Image Low temperature – test facilities
Image Cold meter
Image Service offer for Leak Detection and Tightness Test
Image Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr
Image Low noise and non metallic liquid-helium cryostat
Image Electrical components in refrigeration circuits
Image Multifunctional electronic modules for cryogenic applications
Image Helium extraction from natural gas
Image Thermostatic Expansion Valves

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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