Services Advanced Thermal Management

Measuring and parameter area
Wavelength from 0.2 µm to 500 µm
Temperature from 15 K to 3200 K
Angle from -90º to +90º
Gas pressure from 10-6 bar to 100 bar
Various gases (hydrogen, inert gas, vacuum, etc.)
Measurement of thermal and infrared-optical parameters
Thermal conductivity
Thermal diffusivity
Specific heat capacity and phase transition enthalpy
Coefficient of thermal expansion
Emissivity, absorptivity reflectivity and transmissivity
Extinction coefficient, absorption coefficient, scattering coefficient and albedo
Radiative thermal conductivity, thermal conduction and thermal radiation
Refractive index and dielectric function (real and imaginary parts)
Temperature (non-contact temperature measurement by radiation thermometry and thermography)
Reference Material
PU-Aerogel as reference material with low thermal conductivity values for thermal conductivity measurements
Simulation of heat transport considering with all transport mechanisms (solid thermal conduction, radiativ thermal conduction, gas heat conduction and convection) Modeling of radiative exchange and heat transfer between surfaces
Material development and optimization
Supporting the development and optimization of materials, components and systems with outstanding as well as tailored thermal and infrared-optical properties
Thermal management of processes and products
Analysis and improvement of thermal processes and production methods to increase energy and resource efficiency
Non-contact measurement methods for thermal process control and regulation
Research and development
Conducting contract research and coordinating research projects
Relevant standards and guidelines
Measurements and evaluations according to national and international standards and guidlines, such as DIN EN 12664, DIN EN 12667, DIN EN 12898, ASTM E 1585-93, ASTM E 1980-11, VDI/VDE 3511, VDI/VDE 5585, etc..