ANNEXURE - I
Thrust area of research / Specialization in which SRF / JRF positions are
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Generation (Thermal)
State-of-art New Technology Demonstration Projects in Generation Sector
Ultra Super Critical (USC) Plants
IGCC technology
Advanced surface engineering technology for higher life expectancy of plant
components in respect of (i) silt mitigation of Hyde components and (ii) critical parts of
burners, shield and liner in thermal power plants
Development of sensor systems for online fuel calorific value & un-burnt carbon in ash
measurement.
Steam Generator condition assessment model through neutron activation techniques
Development of desalination technology with LP exhaust steam/ Solar heat source (10
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Advanced RLA methodologies.
ESP- Reducing emissions to 50mg/m3
Coal fired plants- life extension
Reduction of cost of generation
Energy Storage Devices: Large capacity Power Storage Technology
Combustion modelling and technologies for utilizing un-burnt carbon in ash in PFB
gasification
Advanced circulating pressurized fluidized bed gasifier
Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Development of Artificial Neutral Network based Power Plant
Advanced NDT Inspection Technologies
Development of advanced NDT based diagnostics and inspection tools
Development of Pressure Swing Adsorption process for CO2 capture
Development of Micro-algal process for CO2 fixation
Boiler combustion Computational Fluid Dynamics
Design and Development of Last Stage Steam Turbine Blades
Improvement of ESP performance
Establishment of Advanced facilities for coal combustion
Generation (Hydro)
Excavation of large size Caverns with appropriate stabilization technology
Soft rock tunnelling
Application of GIS / GPS in river inflow / discharge measurements, flood forecasting,
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Problems due to Silting in Hydro plants-R&D for Turbine components etc
Integrated Operation of Cascade Hydro Power Plants
Optimization Studies for Exploitation of Hydro Potential
Studies on Benefits of Pump Storage Schemes in Indian Context
Technological Advancement in Investigation of Hydro Projects
Numerical Flow Simulation using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Technology for Spilt Runners / Site Fabrication of Runners
Development of Facilities for Large Size/Weight Casting and Forging
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Development of Shaft Seal for Silty Water
Generator Modernization to Increase Efficiency
Variable Speed Drive for Pump Storage Schemes
Site Assembly & Acceptance Testing of 400kV Generator-Transformer
Modernization of Automation, Control and Protection
Monitoring System for On-line Measurement of Turbine Efficiency
Simulation Test Facility to Study the Coating Material Characteristics
Monitoring Cavitation Causing Erosion
Development of PTFE Material
Measures to tackle Corrosion/Erosion Problems in Acidic Water
Construction Methodology for Arch Dams
RCC Dams - Construction Techniques and Construction Material
CFD Analysis for Improving De-silting Chamber Efficiency
Measures to Increase Service Life for Silt Flushing Gates
Excavation of Large Size Cavern with Stabilization Technology
Measures to tackle bad geology in Dam Foundation and Cut off Wall
In stream Power Generation: Power generation technology assessment
Performance optimization of hydro plant components
Transmission
Grading Rings for 400 kV system
ELF Electric and magnetic fields (a) lines & substations, (b_ equipment
Outdoor insulation – (a) Pollution effect in AC & DC
Electromagnetic interference with Radio, TV and Communication signals
SCADA / EMS
Protection
Nano material and dielectrics
400 kV Transmission – design of core rings
Cyber security & protection
GIS (Geographic information systems)
FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems)
PMU and WAMS PV2G, V2G (vehicle to Grid), B2G (building to grid)
Better forecasting dispatch & settlement system
Smart home automation system solution for Smart grid
Phasor measurement unit (PMU) and its application
Power system studies
Power system planning, protection and economics
Electricity market, reforms and regulations
Power grid real time monitoring, SCADA, EMS /DMS
Load and Energy Forecasting
High Capacity +/-800kV UHVDC Multi terminal system for long distance power
transfer.
Development of online monitoring systems for substation equipment’s (like
transformers, breakers, CTs, etc.) to get early warning of failures
Advanced Power Electronic Technologies for Transmission (FACTS Controllers):
a Design and Development of controllers for UPFC and IPFC
b Design and Development of state of the art HVDC Controls
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Multi – Terminal HVDC
a Switchable Shunt Reactors
b Shunt and Series HVDC Taps
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Power System Security & Reliability: System Performance Improvement
Feasibility of introduction of Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention cum Extinguishing
System protection (NIFPES) for protection of oil immersed outdoor transformer.
Transmission line tower design and optimization for 765kV D/C lines
Compact Towers – like pole towers, delta configuration towers and narrow based
towers.
Compact Transmission Lines: Compact Transmission line supports using FRP
composites
High Temperature Conductors
Design of sub-station equipment with special reference to Seismic Qualification
Application of new technologies – Intelligent Grid, Wide Area Monitoring, Voltage
Security assessment, Dynamic Security Assessment. Wide area measurements for grid
protection & control
Corona cage studies, Air gap insulation studies and voltage distribution studies for
1200kV Transmission system.
Development of Polymer rod 120kN and 160kN AC insulator for 400kV AC
transmission lines, in heavily polluted areas.
Pollution mapping and Design of external insulation to enhance the pollution withstand
capabilities of insulators in power transmission network.
Polymer composite insulators – for transmission lines in polluted areas
On-line transformer monitoring techniques for monitoring of critical parameters of
power transformers.
Nano Technology Materials for Insulators & Insulating Materials
Indigenous Development of power system equipment and components, Promising
Technologies for future: Design and development of Equipment for UHV AC System:
Application of advanced technologies in Transmission:
Development of 1200kV type Circuit Breaker
Development of 1200kV Controlled Shunt Reactor (CSR)
Development of 1200kV Controller Shunt Reactor
Indigenous development of 1200kV Substation equipment
Development of High Energy (55MJ) ZnO blocks for LA
Development of operating mechanism for 1200kV Disconnect
Design and development of Equipment for 765kV AC system
a Design and development and Applications of CSR for 765kV System
b Design and development and application of Phase Shifting Transformer
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Pollution and Lightning mapping studies: Creating Data Repository / bank
Composite insulators for power engineering applications with Respect to Site Pollution
Severity
Design aspects of +/- 800kV UHVDC systems
Development of high temperature, low sag Composite cored conductors
Development of Indigenous 400kV Optical Current Transformer (CT)
VSC based HVDC Transmission: Voltage Source Converter (VSC) based HVDC
Transmission - Adoption of VSC for In-feed to Cities
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Automation
a Emergency Restoration System (ERS) substation
b Process bus technology for substation automation
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Indigenous Development of Power System Equipment’s & Components, accessories
and materials
Alternatives to minerals based Transformer oil: GREEN TRANSFORMER OIL
Vegetable based transformer oil
Development of CRGO Silicon Steel for Transformer core
High Quality Pressboard Insulation for transformers
Resin Impregnated Paper Condenser bushing (RIP)
Maintenance free Vacuum type on load tap changer (OLTC) for Transformers
SF6 Filled large capacity Power transformer Technology
Advanced Technologies in Transmission:
Gas Insulated Transmission Lines
Application of EHV class power cables
Application of submarine cables Promising Technologies for future
Innovative Visualization with sustainable self-awareness feature
Next Generation Data Analytics in Energy Domain: Data Analytics on Cloud.
Real-time Power System Simulator
Application of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) technology in Power Sector:
Transformers, Fault Current Limiters, Cables, Motors, generators etc.
Development of Energy Storage Devices
Distribution
Novel technology development for theft monitoring and prevention
Robust billing infrastructure along with Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS) and
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Energy Management systems and demand side response
Fault detection, isolation in LV distribution systems
Solar wind integration and micro grids
PV2G, V2G (vehicle to Grid), B2G (building to grid)
Better forecasting dispatch & settlement system
Smart home automation system solution for energy conservation
Smart grid automation
Transformer oil diagnostics
AC / DC Micro-grid demonstration project by deploying various distributed energy
resources, energy storage systems, communication systems, AMR, VSC, DVR,
STATCOM, etc. for improving reliability and power quality
Reduction of losses in Distribution System
a HVDS System
b Cost effective distribution transformers
c Amorphous core
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Load research
Coating on bare conductors
Energy storage schemes for improving the reliability of sensitive loads
Development of Standards & Protocol for energy metering
Power line communication technology in Distribution
Demand Side Management – Time of Day Metering
Distribution system planning aspects
Custom Power Devices
Power Quality Analysis
Development of Solid State Transformers for Distribution Systems
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Utility Automation
SCADA
Mapping and GIS
Outage Management System (OMS)
Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI)
Mobile Work Management (MWM)
Information Management
Managing Information is Key
Substation Automation
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Distribution Automation
Customer Level Intelligent Automation System
Computer Aided Monitoring and Control of Transformers
Substation and Feeder Level Automation
Data communication system for Distribution Automation
Development and Standardization of Automation Software
Communication technology
AC / DC Micro-grid demonstration project by deploying various distributed energy
resources, energy storage systems, communication systems, AMR, VSC, DVR,
STATCOM, etc. for improving reliability and power quality
Renewables & Distributed Generation
1 Demonstration of direct alcohol/polymer electrolyte fuel cell plant(5 kW/2kW)
2 Demonstration of LED lighting for rural electrification of one model village
3 Solar bio photovoltaic cells for generation of Hydrogen, methane using hybrid organic /
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inorganic system
Development of geothermal power generation technology
Distributed Generation – Wind, Photovoltaic, Solar etc and Grid Integration issues
Gas-cum-Solar Hybrid Project
Development of multiple feed conditioning system for biomass fired boiler
Setting up of Solar Thermal Test Platform
MSW to fuel for firing in conventional boiler [Under Fuel]
Grid Interactive Contact less Energy Transfer System
Energy storage for wind Farms
Advanced circulating pressurized fluidized bed gasifier.
Fuel Cells
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Environment, Energy Efficiency & Storage.
1 Technology development of flue gas desulphurization system for NE high sulphur coal
through electron beam (SO2 to SO3 conversion)
2 CO2 storage in geological formations like Basalt and Sedimentary rocks
3 Value added products technology demonstration and production centres for fly ash
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utilization
Utilization of CO2 from flue gas for aqueous mineralization of fly ash
Database for ash quality (bottom ash, fly ash and ponded ash)
Emission control technologies for NOx, SOx
Development of water & waste water treatment & recycling technologies
Clean Environment Mechanism at Thermal Power Stations
Sustaining Coal-based Power Generation: Emerging Environmental Issues
Effects of Electromagnetic waves on human beings with specific reference to upgradation of transmission voltages
Eco-design and Energy efficient power transformers
Advanced areas of Research Energy Storage Devices
1 High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Technology in Power Sector
2 Smart grid technologies: Transmission Sector and Distribution Sector
3 Graphene for power application
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