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Jürgen Stenger
+49 (0) 721 96402-44
stenger@dvgw-ebi.de
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-40
+49 (0) 721 96402-99
Laboratory Department Verbrennungstechnik
(Combustion Technology: Gas Appliances, Pressure Equipment,
Electrical Equipment, safety components)
• Boiler, Water Heater
• Camping- and leisure equipment
• Household Appliances
• CHP-Technology
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-40
• Controls for gas distribution and gas
applications
• Gas hoses
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-42
• Electrical safety controls
• Industrial applications
• Electrical equipment, EMC
• Complex electronics, safety
• relevant software
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-42
• Gasmeter, smart metering
• Radiant heater
• Camping and leisure equipment
• Pressure regulators and safety controls
for gas distribution systems
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-40
Anke Kaltenmaier
+49 (0) 721 96402-60
kaltenmaier@dvgw-ebi.de
DVGW-Forschungsstelle
am Engler-Bunte-Institut
des Karlsruher Instituts für Technolgie (KIT)
DVGW-Forschungsstelle
am Engler-Bunte-Institut
des Karlsruher Instituts
für Technolgie (KIT)
Prüflaboratorium Gas
Engler-Bunte-Ring 1-7
D-76131 Karlsruhe
www.dvgw-ebi.de
Test Laboratory Gas
https://goo.gl/maps/hl5JR
+49 (0) 721 96402-43
franzen@dvgw-ebi.de
+49 (0) 721 96402-47
endisch@dvgw-ebi.de
+49 (0) 721 96402-99
Dr. Jens Hoffmann
Management Division of Combustion Technology
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dimosthenis Trimis
Jürgen Stenger
Management Division of Fuel Chemistry
and Technology
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas. Kolb
+49 (0)721 608-42561
Tests according to the Efficiency Regulation (ErP) 813/2013
and Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) according to the
corresponding modules can be carried out as well.
Dr. Frank Graf
+49 (0)721 96402-21
The laboratory of DVGW-Forschungsstelle is able to carry out
and certify all electric and electronic testing and all tests of the
electromagnetic compatibility.
+49 (0) 721 96402-99
Fittings and components of the gas supply in every size and
design can be tested at the laboratory at the Engler-Bunte-Institut and can be certified by the DVGW.
(Gas Technology: Material Testing, Fuel Analysis)
+49 (0) 721 96402-10
• Fuel analysis, sampling and testing
of selected fuels
Secretariat:
+49 (0) 721 96402-20
Dr. Tanja-Corinna Auch
+49 (0) 721 96402-14
Kerstin Kröger
+49 (0) 721 96402-22
kroeger@dvgw-ebi.de
+49 (0) 721 96402-13
Gestaltung: www.ki-werkstatt.de
Secretariat:
• testing
• surveying
• certifying (by certification body of DVGW)
For the free trading within Europe, according to the Gas Appliance Directive (2009/142/EC) the CE-mark shall be affixed on
gas appliances. For components and fittings of gas appliances,
separately marketed, a certification of conformity according to
the same directive shall be issued. The required tests are offered by the DVGW test laboratory at the Engler-Bunte-Institut.
+49 (0) 721 96402-45
hoffmann@dvgw-ebi.de
+49 (0) 721 96402-85
auch@dvgw-ebi.de
DVGW test laboratory as part of DVGW-Forschungsstelle is
gas supply companies as well as manufacturers of gas
products.
+49 (0)721 608-42570
+49 (0)721 96402-44
Laboratory Department Gastechnologie
• General questions
• Elastomers, lubricants, corrosion
protection; leak detection and sealing
means
• Fuel analysis, sampling and testing of
selected fuels
The DVGW-Forschungsstelle at the Engler-Bunte-Institut of the
KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a common, independent facility of the DVGW – Deutscher Verein des Gas- und
Wasserfaches e.V., Bonn and the KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of
Technology.
all products for the use and distribution of gas and is
+49 (0) 721 96402-99
Jörg Endisch
Testing and Certification
for Germany, Europe and international
• auditing
• certifying (by certification body of DVGW)
+49 (0) 721 96402-99
Hubert Franzen
TEST LABORATORY GAS
• General information
CONTACTS
Head of Laboratory
Of course all additional testing for the DVGW Quality Mark can
be done as well.
Your partner for
• all tests,
• the complete certification and
• the required surveillance.
The DVGW-Forschungsstelle at the Engler-Bunte-Institut and the
test laboratory are approved throughout Europe and has the
technical qualification and facilities for all required tests.
Gas specific auditing
Additional tests for the
DVGW Quality Mark
Additional tests for the
Ecolabel Blauer Engel
(Blue Angel)
Additional testing of QM-systems
Gas specific testimonial
Evaluation of components
according to ATEX
Testing of Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Safety relevant EMC phenomena (EN 60335-2-102)
• Emission according to generic standard
(EN 61000-6-1/-2/-3/-4)
• Immunity against electromagnetic fields
• Electrostatic discharges (ESD)
• Immunity against fast transient bursts
• Immunity against voltage surges
• Immunity against conducted disturbances
• Immunity against voltage fluctuation, voltage drop,
voltage interruption
Testing of Gas Appliances
• Wall hanging and floor standing gas boilers,
condensing boilers
• Household cooking appliances
• Space heaters and gas fired insets
• Gas appliances for commercial catering, equipment,
bakeries, butcheries, laundries
• Water heaters
• Camping gas appliances/gas appliances for vehicles
• Radiant heaters including efficiency measurement
• Refrigerating and cooling appliances
• Air heaters
• Testing of flue systems
• Fuel cells
• Oil boiler
• Micro-CHP systems, Gas Heat Pump
Testing of components
• Gas shut-off valves for gas installation,
distribution and gas transmission
• Gas shut-off valves of PE-HD
and metal transition joints (PE-HD)
• Gas tapping valves
• Gas pressure regulators
• Safety shut-off valves/pressure relief valves
• Connections for pipes
• Pipe caps
• Isolating joints
• Gas hoses and corrugated stainless steel tubing systems
• Components for appliances
(solenoid valves, pressure regulators, flame failure
devices, pressure switches, temperature control devices,
limiters and cut-off, gas/air ratio controls (mechanical
and electronic))
• Gas meters
• Mechanical resistance of housings
Testing of Electronic Components
and Electrical Safety
• Burner control systems (EN 298, EN 230, EN 60730-2-5)
• Testing of fault behaviour of electric and electronic
components
• Electrical equipment of furnaces (EN 50156)
• Electrical equipment of non-electric heated appliances
(EN 60335)
• Automatic electrical controls (EN 60730)
• Protection by enclosure (IP-Code) (EN 60529)
• Safety of machines (EN 60204)
• Temperature sensing regulation and limiting control
(EN 14597)
• Software of safety components
(EN 60730-1, Annex I; EN 60335-1, Annex R)
• Within IECEE for CB-Scheme procedures for some
standards of the series IEC60335-x, IEC60730-x and
IEC61000-4-x as recognized CBTL (CB Testing Laboratory).
Testing of non metallic materials
• Elastomeric sealing materials
and materials for diaphragms
• Gasket materials based on synthetic fibres, graphite,
PTFE and rubber/cork
• Lubricants for gas valves
• LPG-hoses, laboratory hoses and safety hoses
• Sealing material and leak detector spray
• Corrosion protection tapes
Testing of metallic materials
• Tensile strength/elongation at break
• Impact tests (at different ambient temperatures)
• Composition/crystal structure
RESEARCH
TESTING AND AUDITING
Type testing
• According to the Gas Appliance Directive (2009/142/EC)
• According to the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EEC)
• According to the Efficiency Regulation (ErP) 813/2013
• According to the Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 Construction products“
• According to the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
• According to the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
• According to the national standards and directives
Fuel Technology
The Division of Fuel Chemistry and Technology of the DVGW
-Forschungsstelle, is focused on technical processes and technologies for gas production, distribution and utilization. Gas
odorization is one main research topic over the last years.
The introduction of sulfur free odorization in Germany was
scientifically reviewed. Together with metrological investigations and olfactory analysis, topics like material compatibility
and physical and chemical interactions also were in the focus
of the studies.
Another important field of activity is the gas quality, with the
focus on the use of natural gas as fuel and the injection of
biogas. Current projects covering the injection of gaseous
fuels from renewable energy sources and on the resulting
requirements on the network infrastructure, measuring and
billing technology.
Contact:
Sampling and analysis of fuels
• natural gas – sampling and analysis
• natural gas as fuel – sampling and analysis
• biogas, sewage gas, landfill gas – sampling and analysis
• liquefied natural gas – sampling and analysis
• industrial process gas – sampling and analysis
• checking measurements of odorants
• analysis of sulphur of gaseous, liquid and solid fuel
• calorific characteristics of gaseous, liquid and solid fuel
• development of sampling and analysis methods
Dr. Frank Graf
+49 (0) 721 96402-21
graf@dvgw-ebi.de
Combustion technology
The Combustion Technology Department of the DVGW-Forschungsstelle, is focused on the scientific investigation of
industrial and domestic gas appliances. Particularly with
regard to innovative technologies like gas heat pumps and
micro CHP systems, the appliances are tested on several
test benches concerning performances and emissions. The
scientists also support the development of established gas
application technologies in cooperation with the gas appliance manufacturers. The ongoing projects focus on optimizing
fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and ensure high safety
standards. Hence the DVGW-Forschungsstelle makes an
important contribution to an energy-efficient, cost effective
and environment friendly gas utilization for industrial and
domestic users.
Contact:
Jürgen Stenger
Anke Kaltenmaier
Dr. Holger Dörr
+49 (0) 721 96402-44
+49 (0) 721 96402-60
+49 (0) 721 96402-62
stenger@dvgw-ebi.de
kaltenmaier@dvgw-ebi.de
doerr@dvgw-ebi.de