ANNEXURE - I Thrust area of research / Specialization in which SRF / JRF positions are likely to be available 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 cubic m/hr) 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, etc 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 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 2 Multi – Terminal HVDC a Switchable Shunt Reactors b Shunt and Series HVDC Taps a b c d e f g h i j k l m a b c d e f 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 c c d e f 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 3 g High Speed Grounding Switches (HSGS) h Transformer-less HVDC transmission Automation a Emergency Restoration System (ERS) substation b Process bus technology for substation automation a b c d e f g a b c d e f g h 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 4 d e f g h i j k l m 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 a b c d e f g h 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 a b c d e f g 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 / 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 5 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 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 6