Current research projects

Image Combined building and system simulation
Image Testing of mobile leak detectors according to DIN EN 14624
Image High Capacity Pulse Tube Cooler
Image Test procedures for electrical components
Image Laseroptical measurement
Image Measurements on ceiling mounted cooling systems
Image Ionocaloric cooling
Image Non- invasive flow measurements
Image Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr
Image Performance tests of condensing units
Image Software modules
Image Software for technical building equipment
Image Refrigerants, lubricants and mixtures
Image High temperature heat pump
Image Air-water heat pumps
Image Test rigs for refrigeration and heat pump technology

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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