Current research projects

Image Lifetime prediction of hermetic compressor systems
Image Testing of mobile leak detectors according to DIN EN 14624
Image Calibration of Low Temperature Sensors
Image Software modules
Image Computational fluid dynamics CFD
Image Innovative cryogenic cooling system for the recondensation / liquefaction of technical gases up to 77 K
Image State of system and failure analyses
Image Brine (water)-water heat pump
Image Modular storage system for solar cooling
Image Filter Tests
Image Cold meter
Image Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr
Image In-Situ-Swelling Behaviour of Polymer Materials in Flammable Fluids
Image Low temperature – test facilities
Image Development of test methods and test rigs for stationary integrated refrigeration units
Image Verification of storage suitability of cryo tubes

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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