Current research projects

Brine (water)-water heat pump

Reducing the filling quantity

Modular storage system for solar cooling

Combined building and system simulation

State of system and failure analyses

Hybrid- Fluid for CO2-Sublimation Cycle

Low noise and non metallic liquid-helium cryostat

Preformance measurements of heat exchangers

Helium extraction from natural gas

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

3D - Air flow sensor

Thermostatic Expansion Valves

Certification of efficient air conditioning and ventilation systems through the new "indoor air quality seal" for non-residential buildings

Performance tests of refrigerant compressors

Testing of mobile leak detectors according to DIN EN 14624

Lifetime prediction of hermetic compressor systems

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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