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1. Effect of titanium on the void swelling behavior in (15 Ni-14Cr)-Ti modifiedaustenitic steels studied by ion beam simulationDr. B. K. Panigrahi and Dr. K.G.M.Nair,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

2. A finite element method based process model for prediction of Spring back duringforming of PFBR vesselsShri Utpal Borah,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

3. Study of Ductile –Brittle Transition of 9Cr-1Mo SteelsDr. Aniruddha Moitra,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

4. Prediction of ferrite number in stainless steel weldsDr. M. Vasudevan,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

5. A new critical damage criterion for creepDr. C. Phaniraj,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

6. The effect of dynamic sodium on the cycle fatigue properties of 316L(N) StainlesssteelDr. R. Sandhya,Mechanical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

7. High temperature low cycle fatigue of 316L(N) Stainless steel, welds and weldjointsDr. M. Valsan,Mechanical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

8. Low cycle fatigue and creep-fatigue interaction of modified 9Cr-1Mo SteelweldmentsDr. M. Valsan,Mechanical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

9. Surface modification of Titanium to control microbial foulingDr.P.Muralidharan,Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

10. Evaluation of stress corrosion cracking phenomenon in an AISI type 316LNstainless steel using acoustic emission techniqueShri Hasan Sheikh,Corrosion Science and Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

11. Type IV cracking in modified 9Cr-1Mo steel weld jointDr. K. Laha,Mechanical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

12. Mechanical properties and microstructure studies on core structural material ofFast Breeder Test ReactorShri N.G.Muralidharan,Post Irradiation Examination Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

13. Magnetic Nano particles with tunable physical propertiesDr. John Philip,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

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14. Phase stability characterization and thermodynamic data generation on 9Cr-1Mosteel with varied microstructure-based on experimental measurements andmodelingShri S. Raju and Shri E. Mohandas,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

15. Micro chemical and micro structural variations across dissimilar jointsDr. M. Vijayalakshmi,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

16. Quasi Isoperibol actinide calorimeterDr. T. G. Srinivasan,Fuel Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

17. Matrix isolation infrared spectroscopy: A window to understanding the chemistryof solvent extractionDr. K. S. Viswanathan,Materials Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

18. Thermochemical behaviour of oxygen in lead, bismuth and lead-bismuth eutectic(LBE) alloyDr. T. Gnanasekaran,Liquid Metals and Structural Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

19. Proton exchange membrane based compact hydrogen sensorDr. V. Ganesan,Material Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

20. Prediction of long term diffusion behavior of chloride in concreteDr. Saroja Saibaba,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

21. Method to identify the damage of concrete due to sodium fireShri K. Sivasubramanian and Shri N. Kasinathan,Safety Engineering Division, Safety Group

22. Atmospheric dispersion of sodium aerosolSmt.G.Punitha and Shri N.Kasinathan,Safety Engineering Division, Safety Group

23. Biomarkers of radiation quality, dose-rate and (cancer) riskDr. R. K. Jeevanram and Dr.Mary N. Mohankumar,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

24. Characterization of aerosols for the fast Reactor safety studiesDr. R. Baskaran and Shri V. Subramanian,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

25. Studies on physics parameters of metal (U-Pu-Zr) fuelled FBR coresShri A. Riyas and Dr. P.Mohanakrishnan,Reactor Physics Division, Reactor Engineering Group

26. Kalpakkam MINI(KAMINI)reactor :beryllium-oxide-reflected 233U-fueled reactorDr. C. P. Reddy,Technical Service Division, Reactor Operation and Maintenance Group

27. Rapid in-situ monitoring of radio nuclides in a postulated post-accident scenarioDr. V. Meenakshisundaram,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

28. Studies on radon exhalationDr. V. Meenakshisundaram,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

29. Advances in thermo luminescence and imaging phosphorsDr.M.T.Jose and Dr.U. Madhusoodanan,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

30. Development of a Fast Reactor core burn up code FARCOBDr P. Mohanakrishnan,Reactor Physics Division, Reactor Engineering Group

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31. Development of a reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometer for non-destructiveanalysis of isotope ratios in irradiated B4C pelletsDr. T. G. Srinivasan,Fuel Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

32. Contact resonance imaging using Atomic Force MicroscopyDr. S. Banerjee and Dr. A. K. Tyagi,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

33. Hydro-dynamical phenomena during laser weldingDr. N. Kumar, Dr. A.K. Tyagi and Dr. S. Dash,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

34. Effect of C/N ratio on the microstructure and hardness of surface engineeredover-layersShri P. K. Ajikumar, Dr. P.Shankar, Shri M. Kamruddin and Dr.A.K.Tyagi,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

35. Novel Techniques for synthesis of Nano-structured coatings and thin filmsDr. Tom Mathews,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

36. Influence of oxygen on the reactive phase formation of titanium disilicide thinfilmsShri S. Ilango,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

37. Mapping conductivity of graphene sheets using conducting tip AFMDr. S. Banerjee and Dr. A.K. Tyagi,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

38. A spectroscopic resolution of the structure of Zn(CN)2Dr. T. R. Ravindran,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

39. Observation of ferromagnetism in diamagnetic βββββ-Ga2 O3Dr. V. Sridharan,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

40. Long-range attraction between like-charged colloidsDr . B.V.R. Tata,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

41. Atomic scale study of negative thermal expansion in zirconium tungstateDr. R. Govindaraj,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

42. Laser surface modification of thermal sprayed aluminum oxide coatingsShri R. Krishnan and Dr. S. Dash,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

43. Self assembly of CdSe nano rods by electrophoretic depositionDr. A. K. Tyagi, Dr. P. Shankar and Dr. S. DashMaterials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

44. Substitution of C and Li in MgB2 :it’s effect on Tc and Hc2Dr. A. Bharati,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

45. Surface plasmon enhanced Raman spectroscopy in metal nano particlesShri P. Gangopadhyay,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

46. Thin films of gadolinia doped ceria prepared by pulsed laser depositionDr. P. Kuppusami and Shri E. Mohandas,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

47. A plasma assisted Metal Oxide Chemical Vapour Deposition process for synthesisof CrN/Ni composite coatingsDr. Arup Dasgupta and Dr. P. Kuppusami,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

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48. Nano structured thin films of TiAlN and TiN prepared by magnetron sputteringDr. P. Kuppusami and Shri E. Mohandas,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

49. Modeling of nuclear solvent extraction :issues and indigenous developmentShri Shekhar Kumar,Reprocessing Research and Development Division, Reprocessing Group

50. Thermodynamic modeling of molten salt electro-refining processDr. K. Nagarajan,Fuel Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

51. Determination of lanthanides in uranium matrix of pyro processing samples usingreversed phase HPLCDr. T. G. Srinivasan,Fuel Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

52. Synthesis of red-oil and related studiesShri Shekhar Kumar,Reprocessing Research and Development Division, Reprocessing Group

53. Long afterglow phosphorsDr. B. S. Panigrahi,Technical Services Division, Reactor Operation and Maintenance Group andShri N. Suriyamurthy,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

54. Nitric acid loop for long term corrosion evaluationDr. U. Kamachi Mudali,Corrosion Science & Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

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1. Post irradiation of FBTR fuel subassembly after 100 GWd/t burn-upShri K. V. Kasiviswanathan,Group for Remote Handling, Robotics, Irradiation experiments and Post irradiationexamination, Metallurgy and Materials Group

2. Development of Ti-5Ta-1.8Nb alloy for fast reactor fuel reprocessing applicationsDr. Saroja Saibaba,Physical Metallurgy Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

3. A remotely operable welding facility for fabrication of fuel pins for test irradiationShri G. Ravisankar,Chemical Facilities Division, Chemistry Group

4. Development of sensor material for application in temperature sensitive magneticswitchDr. P. V. Sivaprasad,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

5. An active laboratory scale facility for molten salt electro refining studiesDr. K. Nagarajan,Fuel Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

6. Design of special mechanical equipments for boron production facilityShri V. Suresh Kumar,Chemical Facilities Division, Chemistry Group

7. Modifications to improve plant availability in Fast Breeder Test ReactorShri K. V. Suresh Kumar, Shri G. Srinivasan and Shri P. V. RamalingamReactor Operation Division, Reactor Operation and Maintenance Group

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8. Qualification of Control & Safety Rod Drive Mechanism and Control & SafetyRod for Prototype Fast Breeder ReactorShri V. Rajan Babu,Reactor Components Division, Reactor Engineering Group andShri R. Veerasamy,Components & Instrumentation Development Division,Fast Reactor Technology Group

9. Mitigation of gas entrainment for Prototype Fast Breeder ReactorShri Indranil Banerjee and Shri G. PadmakumarSeparation Technology & Hydraulics Division, Fast Reactor Technology Group

10. Understanding the mechanisms of gas entrainment in Prototype Fast BreederReactor hot pool and design solutionsShri P. Selvaraj,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

11. Design and development of thermal insulation for Prototype Fast Breeder Reactorsafety vesselShri V. Balasubramaniyan,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

12. Investigation of lifting off core subassemblies under seismic excitationsShri P. Puthiyavinayagam,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

13. Investigation on buckling of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor vessels under seismicloadings with fluid structure interactionsDr. P. Chellapandi,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

14. Laser heated diamond anvil cell facility for synthesis of novel materialsDr. N. Subramanian,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

15. Pulse power systemsShri.V.Venkatesam,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

16. Fire suppression performance evaluation of sodium leak collection trayShri P. Mangarjuna Rao and Shri N. Kasinathan,Safety Engineering Division, Safety Group

17. Real-time decision support system for radiological emergencyDr. R. Venkatesan and Shri K. M.Somayaji,Radiological Safety Division, Safety Group

18. Digital design verificationShri S. Ilango Sambasivan,Electronics & Instrumentation Division, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

19. Pulse coded safety logic system for PFBRShri S. Ilango Sambasivan,Electronics & Instrumentation Division, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

20. Reliability analysis of safety critical I&C systems of PFBRShri S. Ilango Sambasivan,Electronics & Instrumentation Division, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

21. Real time computers for instrumentation and control of PFBRShri S. Ilango Sambasivan,Electronics & Instrumentation Division, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

22. Safety logic with fine impulse test (SLFIT) system for PFBRShri S. Ilango Sambasivan,Electronics & Instrumentation Division, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

23. Particle arrival time recording technique for comprehensive plutonium assayShri R. Parthasarathy,Chemical Facilities Division, Chemistry Group

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25. Image processing for quality assurance of sheathed thermocouplesDr. B. Venkatraman,Quality Assurance Division, Engineering Services Group

26. Development of morphological and wavelet based methods for feature extractionfrom thermal imagesDr. Baldev Raj,Director, IGCAR

27. Development of novel combination of immersion technique and time of flightdiffraction for examination of weldments with thicknesses less than 6mm and itsapplications to evaluation of Hexcan welds of thickness 3mm.Dr. B. Venkatraman and Shri R. Subbaratnam,Quality Assurance Division, Engineering Services Group

28. Double oxide coating on titanium for reconditioning (DOCTOR)Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali,Corrosion Science & Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

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facing alloysDr. A. K. Bhaduri,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

2 Comprehensive in-service inspection system for PFBR VesselsShri K. V. Kasiviswanathan,Group for Remote Handling, Robotics, Irradiation experiments and Post irradiationExamination, Metallurgy and Materials Group

3 Remote visual inspection of a dissolver vessel in fast reactor fuel reprocessingplantShri K. V. Kasiviswanathan,Group for Remote Handling, Robotics, Irradiation experiments and Post irradiationExamination, Metallurgy and Materials Group

4 Ultrasonic procedure for in-service inspection of shell weld of core supportstructure in the main vessel of PFBRDr. T. Jayakumar,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

5 Centrifugal extractors in the back end of fuel cycle and other applicationsDr. S. B. Koganti,Reprocessing Research and Development Division,Reprocessing Group

6 Development of SQUID based system for non-destructive evaluationShri R. Nagendran,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

7 Penetration enhancing Activated flux for TIG welding of stainless steelsDr . M. Vasudevan,Materials Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

8 Demonstration of reprocessing high burn-up carbide fuelsShri R. Natarajan,Reprocessing Group

9 Diffusion alloyed platinum electroplated Titanium electrodes for electrochemicalprocessesDr. U. Kamachi Mudali,Corrosion Science & Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

10 Corrosion Resistant Dissimilar Joints Between AISI Type 304L SS and TitaniumDr. U. Kamachi Mudali,Corrosion Science & Technology Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

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11 Development of a computer controlled machine for remote profilometry and laserbased dismantling of irradiated FBTR fuel sub assembliesShri Jojo Joseph,Post Irradiation Examination Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

12 Development and fabrication of D9 pressurized capsule & material irradiationcapsuleDr. S. Murugan,Remote Handling, Irradiation Experiments and Robotics Division,Metallurgy and Materials Group

13 Development of miniature specimen test techniquesShri V. Karthik,Post Irradiation Examination Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

14 Single pin chopperShri A. Ravisankar,Reprocessing Plant Design Division, Reprocessing Group

15 Duel frequency saturation eddy current examination of ferromagnetic tubesDr. B.P.C. Rao,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

16 Establishing acceptance criteria for minor defects in FBR fuel pin end plug weldsDr. P. Chellapandi,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

17 Establishing design basis loads for reactor vault of Prototype Fast Breeder ReactorDr. P. Chellapandi,Nuclear Engineering Group, Reactor Engineering Group

18 Eddy current position sensor for Diverse Safety Rod Drive Mechanism of PrototypeFast Breeder ReactorDr. C. Babu Rao,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

19 Optical fiber based distributed sensor for temperature measurementDr. T. Jayakumar,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

20 Remote field eddy current technique for in-service inspection of ferromagnetictubesDr. B. P. C. Rao,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

21 Impact echo and ultrasonic examination methods for evaluation of sodium fireexposed concreteDr. T. Jayakumar,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

22 Continues type oil level sensors for the dashpots of CSRDMs in PFBRShri B. Saha,Innovative Instrumentation Section, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

23 Transformer oil monitoringShri B. Saha,Innovative Instrumentation Section, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

24 An indigenous device for water film thickness monitoringShri B. Saha,Innovative Instrumentation Section, Electronics and Instrumentation Group

25 Embedded design simplifies experimental automationShri J. Jayapandian,Materials Science Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

26 Eigen vector based Approach for enhancement of non-destructive evaluationimages of defectsDr. B. P. C. Rao,Non Destructive Evaluation Division, Metallurgy and Materials Group

27 Fabrication of electrochemical oxygen sensor for use in sodiumDr. T. Gnanasekaran,Liquid Metals and Structural Chemistry Division, Chemistry Group

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