About DKV
German Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, DKV e.V.
DKV is the unique German technical-research society for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technology for individuals. The society was founded 1909 in Berlin and has recently more than 1500 members in Germany and foreign countries.
Objectives of Society
Advance the arts and science and research of refrigeration, heating and air conditioning. Promote students, young engineers and technicians. Promote the international relationship between technicians and scientists working in the same field. Conduct joint research projects.
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Events
Deutsche Kaelte- und Klimatagung: Annual meeting of 600 to 700 scientists and technicians from Germany and European neighbours, and more than 120 lectures presented in 5 different working groups
DKV is Honorary Sponsor of the European Heat Pump Summit, every two years
DKV is Honorary Sponsor of the Chillventa CONGRESS, every two years
Monthly series of lectures in the 13 local chapters of DKV
Colloquia e.g. “Innovation Day” every two years, “Challenges” every year
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Publications
DKV-Tagungsberichte: Annual publication of all lectures of the Deutsche Kaelte- und Klimatagung
DKV-Forschungsberichte: Interesting research results are published irregular.
DKV-Statusberichte: Current interesting themes are published irregular, e.g.use of ammonia
DKV Arbeitsblätter and Kältemaschinenregeln: irregular
DKV-Aktuell, society magazine, three times a year
Newsletter "NiM-DKV", twice a month
Newsletter "NeEt-DKV", every two months
Bildungsatlas: “Education-Atlas”, all three months updated (digital document)
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Research Programme
Research programmes are installed on request, e.g. Research programme on new refrigerants.
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Organisation
13 local chapters of DKV in Germany
8 student branches at different universities
6 working groups:
1 cryogenics
2 basics and substances for refrigeration and heat pump technology
3 components and systems for refrigeration and heat pumps
technology
4 application of refrigeration
5 air conditioning
6 heat pump application
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Development of Standards
Promotion of the DIN-Normenausschuss Kaeltetechnik FNKae: DIN Standards Committee Refrigeration Technology branch
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International Contacts
DKV is benefactor associate member of the International Institute of Refrigeration IIR-IIF in Paris, France and legal representative of Germany
Member of FERA (Federation of European Refrigeration Associations)
Associate Member of the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air conditioning Engineers, ASHRAE, USA-Atlanta
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Name of Society
Deutscher Kaelte- und Klimatechnischer Verein e.V., DKV e.V.
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Mailing Address
Theodorstraße 10, 30159 Hannover, Germany
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P.O.Box 0420, 30004 Hannover, Germany
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Phone
0049 (0) 511 8970814 phone
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E-mail and internet
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Chief Staff Person
Carmen Stadtländer, General Manager
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Board Member
Dr.-Ing. Yves Wild, President
Dr.-Ing. Marek Miara, Vice President
Dipl.-Ing. Peter Eßlinger, Treasurer
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Number of Members
> 1.500
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