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