Current research projects

Image Overall System Optimization of Refrigeration Plant Systems for Energy Transition and Climate Protection
Image Testzentrum PLWP at ILK Dresden
Image Innovative cryogenic cooling system for the recondensation / liquefaction of technical gases up to 77 K
Image Intelligent innovative power supply for superconducting coils
Image Cold meter
Image ZeroHeatPump
Image Optimizing HVAC operation with machine learning
Image Characterisation of Superconductors in Hydrogen Atmosphere
Image Investigation of material-dependent parameters
Image Software for test rigs
Image Helium extraction from natural gas
Image Computational fluid dynamics CFD
Image Innovative Manufacturing Technologies for Cryosorption Systems
Image Test rigs for refrigeration and heat pump technology
Image Certifiable connection types in cryogenics
Image Micro fluidic expansion valve

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Refrigeration and Heat Pumps

Priorities of Research & Development and Services

The ILK main department Refrigeration and Heat Pumps researches and develops energy-efficient and innovative refrigeration technologies and refrigerating equipment for industry and for appliers in a wide range of temperature, starting at deep cooling and freezing up to AC refrigeration and heat pump technology.

Technologies of refrigeration storage and transport as well as food cold chain are major components of ILK`s work.

Refrigeration and Heat Pumps

  • Calculation and development of compression refrigerating machines and heat pumps
  • Investigation and test of refrigerating equipment, refrigerant compressors, mass and heat exchangers
  • Investigation and test of refrigerating plants, household refrigerators, heat pumps
  • Software engineering of thermodynamic and transport properties of refrigerants and brines
  • Manufacturing and prototyping, especially the development and manufacturing of test stands for refrigerating equipment