Current research projects

Image Testing of mobile leak detectors according to DIN EN 14624
Image Low temperature – test facilities
Image Tensile and compression testing
Image Reduction of primary noise sources of fans
Image Investigation of coolants
Image Hybrid- Fluid for CO2-Sublimation Cycle
Image Software for test rigs
Image Cool Up
Image Electrochemical decontamination of electrically conducting surfaces „EDeKo II“
Image Innovative small helium liquefier
Image Development of test methods and test rigs for stationary integrated refrigeration units
Image Cryostats, Non-Metallic and Metallic
Image Innovative Parahydrogen Generator Based on Magnets
Image Intelligent innovative power supply for superconducting coils
Image In-Situ-Swelling Behaviour of Polymer Materials in Flammable Fluids
Image Combined building and system simulation

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Applied Materials Engineering

Priorities of Research & Development and Services

The ILK main department Applied Materials Engineering has expertise in the field of refrigerants and working fluids, their stability and compatibility with materials, in measurement and control technologies for complete plant systems, in leak search/tightness tests as well as in photovoltaic applications.

We offer our broad experiences and our experimental facillities for reasearch, development and services, measurements and testing in the following fields of technology and working areas.

Fields of technology

  • Working fluids and their calculation models
  • Tightness, permeation and sensor technology
  • Absorption and adsorption processes
  • Drying in cooling and air conditioning cycles
  • Water, materials, corrosion
  • Functional material systems
  • Mechanical material properties at low temperatures
  • Applied sensor-, measurement- and control technologies
  • Photo-voltaic systems for cooling and air conditioning
  • Heat and cold storages
  • Heat-pipe applications