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Last updated on 9 November 2009 |
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Title of the Project
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Aegis
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IGCAR Collaborators |
Collaborating Institute |
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Computational Intelligence Based Welding Advisory System
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BRNS |
Materials Joining Section, IGCAR (Dr. AK Bhaduri) VECC (Dr. PS Barat) |
ISI, Kolkata (Prof. NR. Pal) |
Jan 2005-Dec 2007 |
ANN model for weld bead penetration for autogenous weldingof SS 316 L(N) weld developed. Intelligent autogenous welding of 3mm plate, and incorporation of filler wire and thermography input to software to be taken up. |
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Investigation on Tribological Behaviour of stainless steel 316LN, Colmonoy deposites on stainless steel 316LN, CrN coating on stainless steel 316LN and ASTM A453 Grade 660
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IGCAR-IISc collaborative project |
Metal Forming and Tribology Section, MTD
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Prof. S.V. Kailash, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc., Bangalore |
November 2003-March 2006 |
Wear testing of 316LN/316LN, 316LN/ERNiCr-B and ASTM A453 Gr.660 completed, testing of 316LN/CrN coating in progress |
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Compression Tests on Modified 9Cr1Mo Steel
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IGCAR-IISc collaborative project |
Metal Forming and Tribology Section, MTD
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Prof. K. Chattopadhyay, Department of Metallurgy , IISc., Bangalore |
March 2006 – August 2008 |
To conduct compression testing at temperatures from 800-1150°C at various strain rates, ~250 tests planned |
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Friction welding of Titanium to 304L Stainless Steel
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IGCAR-IIT Collaborative project |
Materials Joining Section, MTD
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Prof. K. Prasad Rao, Dept. Metallurgical Eng., IIT Madras |
January 2005 – July 2006 |
Bend ductility of 15° achieved using Ni and Ta interlayers. PWHT to be optimized to obtain minimum 40° bend angle in guided bend tests. Corrosion tests to be done for information. |
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Surface Modification on 316 LN Austenitic Stainless Steel and Wear Characterisation of Hardfacing Alloys
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BRNS |
Metal Forming and Tribology Section, MTD
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Dr. M. Kamaraj, Prof. K. Prasad Rao, Dept. Met. Engg., IIT Madras |
April 2005 – March 2008 |
Galling/sliding wear test equipment designed and fabricated. ERNiCr-B/316LN combination tested at various temperatures |
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Development of temperature sensitive magnetic switch for DSRDM |
IGCAR-IIT Collaborative project |
NEG, FRTG, MMG
(Smt. Vijayashreee, Shri Veerasamy) |
Prof. Markandeyulu, Department of Physics, IIT, Madras |
2000-2006 |
Development of sensor material completed. Alloy forged and switch machined. Switch being furnace tested and sodium tested. |
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Evolution of a scale and phase based materials model for mechanical property prediction of thermomechanically processed products |
IGCAR-TISCO collaborative project |
Metal Forming and Tribology Section, MTD (Utpal Borah) |
Dr. Sumitesh Das, Automation, TISCO |
May 2005 – Dec 2007 |
Representation of microstructures in the form of cells completed. The CA information is being coupled to Finite element program. |
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Investigations on Manganese Oxide Deposition on Titanium Surfaces by the Bacteria Present in the Coastal Waters of Kalpakkam
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IGCAR-IISc collaboration |
CSTD (Dr. P. Muraleedharan) |
Prof. K.A. Natarajan Dept. of Metallurgy IISc., Bangalore |
April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2007 |
Biofilm formed on titanium surface exposed to seawater was characterized. Biofilm formation in circulating seawater will be tested using a model plate type heat exchanger |
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Development of titanium alloys with high corrosion resistance as structural material for reprocessing plants
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IGCAR funding |
CSTD (Dr. U Kamachi Mudali) |
Dr. Geetha Manivasagam & Dr. S. Narayanan, VIT Deemed University, Vellore |
June 2005 to July 2007 |
Procurement of necessary equipments, recruitment of project staff and training, setting up of three phase corrosion facility, studies with cp Ti and Ti13Nb13Zr and casting of Ti4Zr4Nb alloy (at DMRL) completed. Corrosion investigations with three phase corrosion testing facility, characterisation of corroded samples, Influence of heat treatment, weldability studies and surface analysis of samples yet to be carried out. |
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Development of Zirconia Coatings on alumina and High Density Graphite Crucibles by Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) for Applications in Pyrochemical Reprocessing
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IGCAR funding |
CSTD (Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali) and , SO/G, CSTD FChD (Dr. K. Nagarajan) |
Dr. T.M. Sridhar & Dr. N. Manoharan, Sathyabhama Deemed University, Chennai |
Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2007 |
Prcurement of equipment in progress |
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Development of 3D Virtual Planning Environment for PFBR Main vessel & Safety vessel
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IGCAR-IISc collaboration |
PIRD (Shri K.V. Kasiviswanathan) |
Prof. B. Gurumoorthy, Dept. Mech. Engg. IISc Bangalore |
Nov. 2004 – July 2006 |
Project was completed incorporating the 3D models of MV-SV with markings on the vessel, L & C seams, ISI openings, anti-convection barrier and thermocouple barriers on the MV and the ISI vehicle with all NDE modules in the MV-SV interspace. The project is extended further for incorporating the airlock chamber, dissimilar & in situ welds inspection vehicle, ducting between the floor at 38000 mm and the ISI opening at roof slab level. |
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Analysis and simulation of Snake-like robots
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IGCAR-IIT Kanpur |
PIRD (Shri K.V. Kasiviswanathan) |
Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta, IIT Kanpur |
Sep. 2004 – Aug. 2006 |
The work completed takes into account the modules for redundancy, forward kinematics, obstacle avoidance and fault tolerance and synthesis modules. The entire software system to be tested and validated using the model being pursued in the next phase which is already initiated. |
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Design and development of snake-like robot
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IGCAR-IIT Kanpur |
PIRD (Shri K.V. Kasiviswanathan, Shri C. Rajagopalan) |
Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta, Mrs. Anjali Kulkarni IIT Kanpur |
Nov.2005-Oct.2007 |
This project is aimed at realizing a table-top working model of an 8 DOF snake-like robot with servo controls which can be configured in a variety of combinations of pitch and roll motions for the joints. Task space locations are identified and specified with few obstacles and modeling of the task space is in progress. Selection of mechanical and electrical/electronic components is in progress. |
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Simulation of temperature profiles in shipping cask for transport of irradiated FBTR Fuel Sub-assemblies
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IGCAR-IISc collaboration |
PIRD (Shri K.V. Kasiviswanathan Shri T. Johny Shri R. Gajapathy Shri Maharana) |
Dr. G.S.V.L. Narasimham, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
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Dec. 2005 – Mar. 2007 |
Project has just started with the inputs given by IGCAR |
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Application of criticality refracted longitudinal (LCR) ultrasonic waves for deformation and residual stress assessments in stainless steel plates and components of nuclear industry. |
BRNS |
NDED (Dr.T.Jayakumar, Dr.P. Palanichamy)
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Dr.B.N. Sankar, Anna University |
June 2004 – May 2007 |
Design and fabrication of LCR wave probe assembly has been realized and the technique has been successfully implemented for measurement of residual stresses on various weldments including those in the PFBR main vessel sector |
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Development of life prediction technologies for aeroengine components |
MOD |
NDED (Dr. T. Jayakumar) |
Dr. Vikas Kumar DMRL |
2006 – 2009 |
Proposal submitted by DMRL to MOD
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Development of advanced NDE techniques for enhanced sensitivity, reliability and reduced inspection time for detection and characterization of defects in nuclear components |
BRNS
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Dr.Baldev Raj
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Prof. Krishnan Balasubramaniam IIT, Chennai
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Oct.2003 – Sep. 2006 |
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(a) Development of Ultrasonic Phased Array based Techniques for Rapid Evaluation of End Plug Welds in Fuel Pin Assembly
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Modeling of the element size, number of elements in the array, coverage of inspection using a set of linear phased array elements arranged in the circumference has been made. A phased array system has been procured. Investigations indicated that use of guided waves is also feasible for this inspection. |
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(b) Transient Infrared Thermography based Detection of Blisters in Pressure tubes of PHWR.
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The project aims at exploring thermal imaging technique to identify cold contact between pressure tube and calandria tube, and for inspection on non-irradiated pressure tube samples with blisters of different sizes. It also aims at developing a special Thermal Imaging System on linear array detector with fibre optics for scanning the internals of pressure tube
IRT system was procured and studies were carried out on reference specimens with blisters. |
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(c) Characterisation of Fatigue Cracks in Primary Heat Transport Components of PHWR and PFBR
Phased Array and TOFD techniques for evaluation of fatigue crack in specimens and elbows, Tees etc |
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Modelling of propagation of sound waves in the critical curved regions has been carried out and validated with experimentations. Ultrasonic phased array and TOFD studies have been carried out for sizing the cracks during fatigue crack growth studies at SERC. |
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Indo-German Collaborative Programme on NDE with Fraunhofer Institute for NDT (IZFP), Saarbruecken
MOU is under preparation |
IGCAR/ IZFP |
Dr.Baldev Raj
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Prof. M. Kroining Prof. W. Arnold, Fraunhofer Institute for NDT (IZFP), Saarbruecken Germany
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2006-2009 |
The scope includes a) Atomic force acoustic microscopy (AFAM) & scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) characterization b) Thermal Imaging for Defect Evaluation c) Remote EMAT sensors for 40mm thick SS welds at 2000C with detect detection sensitivity of 10% wall thickness d) Comprehensive development of sensors, instrumentation and software for underwater ultrasonic viewing using sampling phased array & other technologies e) Microwave imaging NDE for reinforced concrete structures f) Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy studies for i defects in materials g) Magnetic nano-fluid based sensors, optical filters and Sealant
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Indo-French collaboration programme between IGCAR, India and CEA, France Development of a module for ultrasonic evaluation of austenitic stainless steel weldments using advanced signal analysis and modelling approaches |
IGCAR, India and CEA, France |
Dr. Baldev Raj |
Dr. Philip Bennoist, CEA, France |
2006-2008 |
Proposal has been accepted
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Collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, USA
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IGCAR/MSU |
Dr. Baldev Raj |
Prof. Satish Udpa, Michigan State University |
2005-2008 |
Scope includes (a) Electromagnetic NDE: Modeling of response of in-house developed SQUID sensors for detection of defects through flux leakage measurements for otimization of the sensor design, and mdeling of RFECT phenomenon (b) Microstructural characterization using ultrasonic measurements
Modelling has been carried out at MSU, USA and a good agreement is observed between measured and predicted magnetic fields |
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Development of micro-Hall sensor arrays for magnetic flux leakage and magnetic microscopy |
IGCAR – Univ. Hyder- abad |
Dr. Baldev Raj |
Prof. Rajendran, Univ. of Hyderabad |
2005-2007 |
Process steps have been identified for enhanced yield of sensors |
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Development of fibre Bragg grating (FBG) based strain sensors
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IGCAR – CGCRI |
Dr. Baldev Raj |
Dr. H.S. Maiti, CGCRI, Kolkata |
2005-2007 |
Scope includes (i) FBGs with acrylate recoating for room temperature application of sensors (ii) FBGs with polyimide recoating for operation at elevated temperatures (upto 2500C) Acrylate based FBGs have been fabricated and being tested at CGCRI. |
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