Heat pumps put to the test for the future New measurement methods, standardisation and European efficiency requirements
Thursday, 12 November 2026
9.00 am to 1.00 pm | Online
Heat pump technology faces a wide range of technical and regulatory challenges. In addition to current developments in legislation and standardisation, new measurement and assessment methods, the service life of compressors and the safe use of flammable refrigerants are becoming increasingly important.
A particular focus of the event is the presentation of the VEK research project – Improved Determination of the Efficiency of Combined Heat Pumps. The aim of the project is to further develop measurement and evaluation methods for combination heat pumps and to improve efficiency assessment in the context of overlapping requirements for space heating and domestic hot water production.
The seminar also aims to provide a framework for professional exchange between the research community and industry. Your perspectives and experiences regarding the development and application of heat pump systems are therefore most welcome.
Provisional programme: Thursday 12 November
| Time | Title of the lecture | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 | Current trends in legislation and standardisation | André Wachau (BAM) / Stephan Göbel (HPL) |
| Domestic Hot Water Test Rig – Test Procedures and Practical Examples | Jens Dönicke (ILK) | |
| VEK – Improved Method for Determining the Efficiency of Combined Heat Pumps Project Overview |
André Illgen (ILK) | |
| Studies on compressor service life | Diandra Küçükkaya (ILK) | |
| Safety considerations when using flammable refrigerants | Markus Müller (ILK) | |
| 12.30 | Discussion and Conclusion |
registration fee
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: 30 October 2026
Participation is free of charge
Note
Language: German
There may still be minor changes to the programme.
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