Current research projects

Development of a Cryogenic Magnetic Air Separation Unit

Energy efficiency consulting - cogeneration systems

Intelligent innovative power supply for superconducting coils

Behavior of multiphase cryogenic fluids

Investigation of coolants

Performance tests of refrigerant compressors

In-situ investigation concerning the swelling behaviour of polymer materials under elevated pressures and temperatures

Software for technical building equipment

Reduction of primary noise sources of fans

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

Breakthrough Sensor for Adsorption Filters (BelA)

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

All-in-one device for freeze-drying and production of biomaterial

Solar Cooling

High temperature heat pump

Panel with indirect evaporative cooling via membrane

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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