Aktuelle Forschungsprojekte

Image All-in-one device for freeze-drying and production of biomaterial
Image Computational fluid dynamics CFD
Image Innovative Manufacturing Technologies for Cryosorption Systems
Image Laseroptical measurement
Image Software modules
Image Characterisation of Superconductors in Hydrogen Atmosphere
Image OVERALL SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION OF REFRIGERATION PLANT SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY TRANSITION AND CLIMATE PROTECTION
Image Panel with indirect evaporative cooling via membrane
Image Test rigs for refrigeration and heat pump technology
Image Reduction of primary noise sources of fans
Image Testzentrum PLWP at ILK Dresden
Image Helium extraction from natural gas
Image High Capacity Pulse Tube Cooler
Image Influenced melting point of water by magnetic field
Image In-situ investigation concerning the swelling behaviour of polymer materials under elevated pressures and temperatures
Image Tribological investigations of oil-refrigerant-material-systems

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Cryogenics and Low Temperature Physics

Priorities of Research & Development and Services

Within the ILK main department Cryogenics and Low Temperature Physics cryocoolers, millikelvin cooling systems and cryogenic components are developed. Furthermore material properties under low temperatures are researched. In addition the cryopreservation of biosystems and applications for the cryomedicine are investigated.

The department manufactures metallic and non-metallic cryostats, pumps for all cryogenic liquids and components for particle accelerators. Furthermore its offer services like the investigation of components or physical measurements such as the determination of thermal material properties under low temperatures, leakage and temperature cycling tests.

The interdisciplinary team of engineers and physicists, supported by technicians and laboratory assistants, covers the following fields.

Cryogenics

  • Cryocooler (pulse tube principle)
  • Cryostats, mainly glass fibre reinforced cryostats
  • Cryogenic components and systems
  • (Re-)liquefaction systems
  • Cryogenic liquid pumps (in situ solutions)
  • Cryosorption pump systems
  • Design and testing of special cryo systems
  • Calibration of low temperature sensors
  • CAD Design, FEM and CFD

Low Temperature Physics

  • Thermal engines
  • Material properties under low temperatures
  • Sensor technology under low temperatures
  • Low temperature surface analysis
  • Millikelvin cooling systems (cryogen free)
  • Hydrogen technology
  • Superconducting applications, magnet tests (up to -12 kA ..12 kA, -24 V .. 24 V)

Life Sciences

  • Assesment and development of biomaterials
  • Solutions for customized 3D manufacturing of collagen carriers
  • Cryopreservation of biosystems (ATMPs, cells, tissue)
  • Cryopreservation of in vitro assays and tissue models
  • Hardware and process development for controlled rate freezing
  • Hardware and process development for freeze drying
  • High throughput vitrification and spray vitrification
  • Integrity testing and life time assessment for biobanking sample container