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GWI focuses on various topics, positioning and presenting itself as a comprehensive "technological" service provider and an interface between fundamental research conducted in universities and practical application in industry.

Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e.V.

The Energy-Institute in Essen, Germany

Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e.V. (GWI) is a non-profit and independent research organization that has been shaping the energy topics of the future in collaboration with its members, partners, and clients for many decades. With the energy transition, GWI has evolved into an energy institute that is open to all kinds of energy-related technologies and actively engaged in applied research and development projects at regional, national, and EU levels, as well as working closely with industrial partners. Through the close integration of all departments, GWI created extensive opportunities to support the transformation of the energy system at various levels, from energy supply and conversion to transmission and end-use.
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Testing center
System for checking the tightness © Dirk Bannert

The testing of gas appliances, gas furnaces and fittings is the main task of the Testing Laboratory. This also includes the approval and testing of gas appliances, equipment, fittings and quality management systems. This supplies the prerequisites for certification by DVGW CERT GmbH (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) (CE label, DIN-DVGW label, DVGW gas quality label).

In addition, the VDE label and the EMC label for gas appliances are issued for electrical and EMC testing in cooperation with the VDE Testing and Certification Institute.

The testing laboratory has many years of experience and comprehensive knowledge in the assessment of all devices and equipment for gas use, which must comply with the recognized rules of technology according to the legal regulations. GWI has additional know-how in the assessment of various building products and firing systems.

Depending on the situation, the tests are carried out at the customer's premises or at the Gas- und Wärme-Institut.

Working on the semi-industrial plant © GWI

The projects are worked on across borders and in cooperation with partners from business, science and industry, but also with committees, associations, cities and networks. The aim here is to exchange synergies and use them more efficiently; the research results benefit the member companies, partners and customers and strengthen their competitiveness, both nationally and internationally.

The innovation and research projects are carried out by the R&D departments "Fuel and Appliance Technology" and "Industrial and Combustion Technology"; these have various experimental and test facilities, modern measuring technology and extensive simulation programs.

Practical training on the TRGI training wall © Dirk Bannert

One task of the GWI's statutory non-profit offerings is to conduct continuing education events in which interested persons can participate. This offer has already existed for decades and is carried out in close coordination and cooperation with the associations, authorities and institutions of the German gas industry. Since 2016, an educational alliance has additionally been established with the DVGW and the rbv with the aim of providing the industry with a coordinated, modular program for professional qualification that complies with the regulations.