Current research projects

Image Reducing the filling quantity
Image Lifetime prediction of hermetic compressor systems
Image Testing of mobile leak detectors according to DIN EN 14624
Image Modular storage system for solar cooling
Image Overall System Optimization of Refrigeration Plant Systems for Energy Transition and Climate Protection
Image Innovative small helium liquefier
Image Low Temperature Tribology
Image Solar Cooling
Image 3D - Air flow sensor
Image Refrigerants, lubricants and mixtures
Image High Capacity Pulse Tube Cooler
Image Test procedures for electrical components
Image Development of a Cryogenic Magnetic Air Separation Unit
Image Low noise and non metallic liquid-helium cryostat
Image Ionocaloric cooling
Image Investigation of material-dependent parameters

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Solar Cooling

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Hernschier

+49-351-4081-5417

Solar Cooling with Photovoltaic

Application

Autarke Systeme mit photovoltaischer Versorgung sind vor allem in Gebieten mit instabilen oder fehlenden Energieversorgungsnetzen wirtschaftlich einsetzbar. Speziell in entlegenen Regionen mit mangelnder Infrastruktur und Zonen mit hoher Sonneneinstrahlung, stellen angepasste Kühlsysteme mit photovoltaischer Versorgung eine optimale Lösung für die Kühlung von z.B. Lebensmitteln, Medikamenten oder technischen Geräten dar.

Photovoltaic-based off-grid applications are competitive in areas with unsafe or missing electricity supply systems. Especially in remote areas with unreliable or expensive conventional energy supply or regions with high solar radiation rates special adapted PV-supplied systems for cooling of any type of food-stuff, medicines or technical devices are a viable option.

ILK Dresden has designed different types of stand-alone applications for cooling with special cold storages:

  • Solar PV cooling container (reefer)
  • Solar PV milk collection centre
  • Solar PV ice maker
  • Solar PV heat pump (water cooler / heater)

Introduction and Overview  Other related applications:

  • PV cleaning system (dry cleaning of PV generators)
  • MPP frequency drive for solar cooling units and pumps
  • Sensor for dust detection on solar panels

Services

We offer consulting, development and prototyping of photovoltaic supplied stand-alone solutions for cooling, heating, water and energy supply.

  • Needs assessment of cold/heat, water and energy supply
  • Design of solar supplied systems
  • Test of components
  • Optimizing energy flow
  • Measurements
  • Planning and managing of R&D projects for special stand-alone systems and components for refrigeration, air conditioning, electronics, material analysis
  • Prototyping, experimental analyses, optimizing
  • Technical documentation

 For field testing our outdoor test area and our experimental hall are available:

  • ILK metrological station
  • PV characteristics analyzer
  • PV generator for field test
  • Fiber optic spectrometer (380 nm - 1100 nm)
  • Power and efficiency metering
  • Climate simulation (e.g. measurements at high ambient temperatures)
  • Monitoring, life-time cycling
  • Simulation tools for different aspects

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Further Projects - Measurements and Tests

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Measurements on ceiling mounted cooling systems

Comparative performance measurement

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Hydrogen and methane testing field at the ILK

Simultaneously pressures up to 1,000 bar, temperatures down to –253°C

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Calibration of Low Temperature Sensors

According to the comparative measurement method

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Low Temperature Measuring Service

Measurement of Thermal Properties at Low Temperatures

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Test procedures for electrical components

Insulating properties of hermetic compressors