The DVGW

Your network of excellence in the gas and water industry

The DVGW supports the gas and water industry in all technical and scientific areas. The main focus of the Association’s work is on safety and hygiene as well as environmental and consumer protection. The DVGW elaborates technical rules designed to promote the technical self-management of the German gas and water industry, thus ensuring the safe and secure supply of gas and water according to the highest international standards. The Association, which was founded in 1859, currently has approximately 14,000 members. The DVGW is free from economic and political influences.

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DVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
DVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
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Test Laboratory Gas

All testing capabilities under one roof

‏‏‎As part of the DVGW Research Center, the DVGW Test Laboratory Gas is performing testing and inspections of products in the field of gas application and gas distribution for the DVGW’s certification body. Through its qualified testing activities and its active collaboration in various standardisation bodies, the Test Laboratory Gas is renowned throughout Europe and always informed about the latest developments.
‏‏‎As part of the DVGW Research Center, the DVGW Test Laboratory Gas is performing testing and inspections of products in the field of gas application and gas distribution for the DVGW’s certification body. Through its qualified testing activities and its active collaboration in various standardisation bodies, the Test Laboratory Gas is renowned throughout Europe and always informed about the latest developments.
Services

The Test Laboratory Gas, recognized by DVGW CERT GmbH, offers:

  • Type testing of products in the energy and water industry according to national, European and international standards, EU directives and regulations as well as the DVGW rules
  • Tests within the scope of the Gas Appliances Regulation (EU/2016/426), the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU), the Efficiency Directive (92/42/EEC) as well as tests for ecodesign and the energy efficiency labelling of gas appliances (ErP)
  • Tests within the scope of the Construction Products Regulation (EU No 305/2011)
  • Safety Tests in the scope of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety
  • Additional testing of gas appliances for the DVGW quality mark
  • Auditing of QA systems based on the Pressure Equipment Directive and Gas Appliances Regulation
  • Additional audits of QM systems
  • Technical assessment reports for gas

Associated testing and certification of appliances

The technology used in gas appliances is becoming increasingly complex. The numerous combustion technologies and wide range of electrical as well as electronic equipment require comprehensive knowledge as well as a thorough review of the interaction of components and processes. To optimise approval processes, the Test Laboratory Gas offers gas appliance testing as a complete package. Testing extends to all components and materials as well as safety devices, electrical safety and electromagnetic phenomena. The Test Laboratory Gas leading collaboration in standardisation committees ensures a high level of expertise and knowledge of the current state of the art.

Find out about the organisations with which the research centre is accredited here

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Contacts
If you have any questions on the Test Laboratory Gas, please contact
Dr. Jens Hoffmann
Bereichsleiter Gasanwendung ∙ Prüflaboratorium Gas
Phone+49 721 608-41245