Current research projects

Image Humidifier System for High-Purity Gases
Image Hydrogen and methane testing field at the ILK
Image Production of novel barrier layers on polymer materials to reduce hydrogen permeation
Image State of system and failure analyses
Image Test rigs for refrigeration and heat pump technology
Image Industry 4.0 membrane heat and mass exchanger (i-MWÜ4.0)
Image Corrosion inhibitor for ammonia absorption systems
Image Cryogenic liquid piston pumps for cold liquefied gases like LIN, LOX, LHe, LH2, LNG, LAr
Image Modular storage system for solar cooling
Image Development of test methods and test rigs for stationary integrated refrigeration units
Image Behavior of multiphase cryogenic fluids
Image Pulse-Tube-Refrigerator with sealed compressor
Image Hybrid- Fluid for CO2-Sublimation Cycle
Image Air-flow test rig for fan characteristic measurement
Image IO-Scan - Integral measuring optical scanning method
Image Measurement of insulated packaging

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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