Current research projects

ZeroHeatPump

Low Temperature Tribology

Intelligent innovative power supply for superconducting coils

Ionocaloric cooling

Lifetime prediction of hermetic compressor systems

Development of test methods and test rigs for stationary integrated refrigeration units

Software modules

Corrosion inhibitor for ammonia absorption systems

Innovative small helium liquefier

Verification of storage suitability of cryo tubes

Investigation of materials

Optimizing HVAC operation with machine learning

Innovative cryogenic cooling system for the recondensation / liquefaction of technical gases up to 77 K

Micro fluidic expansion valve

Tribological investigations of oil-refrigerant-material-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