सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान

CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

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सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान

CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

Khurja

Overview

Khurja is a small Town in the Bulandshahar District of Western Uttar Pradesh. The Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata established it’s Khurja Centre in August 1981 under an assurance for continuous financial support from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This Centre is functioning to cater to the needs of developing creaming and allied industries in the state, particularly to the Ceramic Industries in the Small Scale and Rural Sector. Khurja having a 600 year old tradition of pottery manufacturing has now become a centre of Ceramic Industry having more than 494 units in the small-scale sector and one of the largest whiteware clusters in India. In it’s journey of nearly Three Decades, This Centre of CGCRI has contributed to a great extent in the modernization and All round Development of Ceramic Industries in Khurja on energy efficiency & Cluster Development.

Areas of Research

Major Activities

  • R&D towards standardization, evaluation and optimized utilization of the country’s resources related to ceramic raw materials for ceramic wares.
  • To become a source of technical infrastructure
  • Energy conservation
  • Pollution control.
  • Waste Minimization
  • White-ware Cluster Development
  • Undertake Sponsored Projects
  • Development of appropriate rural technologies relevant to the social & economic needs of the country.
  • Training & Demonstration Programmes
  • Development of new low cost technologies by utilizing
    • Conventional Raw Materials
    • Non-conventional Raw Materials
    • Waste Raw Material.
    • Consultancy and technical assistance in
    • Solving day-to-day problems
    • Quality Improvement
    • Productivity Improvement
    • Product Design
    • Process Improvement
    • Energy Efficiency Improvement
    • Cost Reduction

Technology Developed

Major Achievements

Development of:-

  • Bone china porcelain.
  • Low maturing stoneware body for manufacturing crockery
  • Unglazed and glazed terracotta flooring and facing tiles.
  • Low cost rural sanitary ware.
  • Ceramic water filter candle from white and red burning clay.
  • High strength black pottery.
  • Glazed tableware by utilizing common clay.
  • Low temperature glaze and frit.
  • Different types of colour strength.
  • Wood fired high efficiency cook stove.
  • Matt glazed stoneware
  • Raw bone calcination kiln
  • Oil and gas fired chamber kiln for rural industry.
  • Gas fired furnace for making glass beads and jewellery decoration.
  • High alumina body for production of abrasive resistant tiles / ceramic ferrule etc.
  • Fast fired body for making crockery ware
  • Cordierite-Mullite kiln furniture.
  • T&D programme on different aspects in the field of ceramics.
  • Pad Printing Decoration Process
  • Low Thermal Cordierite Porcelain Cook Wares
  • Ultra Low Density Refractory Granules
  • Large Size Stone Ware Platters
  • Ceramic Heat Sink for LED bulbs

Projects

Ongoing Projects

S. No

Project

Sponsor

Principal Investigator

Co-Principal Investigator

1.

Utilization of Fired Bone China Crockery Waste for value added products

M/s Clay Craft Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Mr. S. K. Sharma, Mr. Vipin Kumar

2.

Utilization of Fired Stoneware Crockery Waste to Stoneware Products

CSIR, New Delhi

Mr. S. K. Sharma

Dr. H. S. Tripathi, Mr. Vipin Kumar

3.

CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative NWP 100

CSIR, New Delhi

Dr. P. K. Sinha

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

4.

Providing Technical Assistance for Establishing of Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Sasaram, Rohtash Pottery Cluster

KVIC, Patna

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Mr. Vipin Kumar

5.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at Khurja

UPPCB, Lucknow

2006 cont.

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Mr. S. K. Sharma, Mr. Vipin Kumar

6.

Development of Energy Efficient Fast Fired Stoneware Ceramic Products

CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata

Mr. S. K. Sharma

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

 

Completed Projects

Sl. No. Title of Project Duration Source of Funding Principal Investigator Co-Investigator
1 White-ware Cluster Development 2005-09 Ministry of MSME, Govt of India Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri K.C.Singh
2 Energy Savings through the Use of Roller Head Jigger in Fabricating Pottery Wares 2005-07 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
3 Technology Up gradation of Ceramic Cluster at Khurja 2005-07 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
4 Design & Development of Low Capacity LAP Burners for Ceramic / Pottery Industry at Khurja (jointly IIP, Dehradun and CGCRI, Khurja) – PCRA, N. Delhi 2005-10 IIP Dehradun Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr. C.S.Prasad
5 Flue Gas Analysis – PCRA, N. Delhi 2006-07 PCRA,New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P.Karmakar
6 Bone China Waste utilization for manufacturing decorative tiles 2006 In House (CGCRI) Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P.Karmakar
7 Visit of Khurja Entrepreneurs to Gujarat Cluster 2006 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
8 Construction and Supply of Portable Gas Fired Furnace for making Glass Beads to Artisans at Purdilpur 2005 In House Project (CGCRI) Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
9 Feasibility Report on Setting up Testing Laboratory and Training-cum-Production Center at Bikaner 2005-06 RUDA, Govt. of Rajasthan Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
10 Reducing Kiln Car Mass through Modification to Improve Fuel Efficiency 2006-09 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P.Karmakar
11 Development of Fast Fired Body through Firing in Gas fired Roller Hearth Kiln 2006-08 UNIDO, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
12 Training & Demonstration Programme on Glass Beads making 2006 Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam, Lucknow Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri Yad Ram
13 Indigenous Development of Roller Head Jigger Machine for Table Ware industries of Khurja 2008-10 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
14 Consultancy Project for Utilization of Waste Calcium Hydroxide in Ceramic Industries 2008 M/s Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd., Greater Noida Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P.Karmakar
15 Training on Glass Beads and Glass Beaded Jewelry making 2008 NBCFDC, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri Yad Ram
16 Training on Glass Beads and Glass Beaded Jewelry making 2009 NRDC, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri Yad Ram
17 Design & Development of Energy Efficient Kiln for Ceramic Industries with Focus on Improvement in the working of Existing Tunnel Kiln at Khurja 2006-10 RDCIS, SAIL, Ranchi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
18 State Initiated Design Centre on Glass and Ceramics 2006-10 D.C.(Handicraft), Govt. of India New Delhi Director Scientist-incharge
19 Soft Intervention of Glass Beads Cluster of Meerut, Sponsored by 2011 DIC, Meerut Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri Yad Ram
20 Flue Gas Analysis in the Oil and Gas Fired Fhuttle & Tunnel Kilns in Khurja 2011 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P. Karmakar
21 Waste Minimization in Ceramic Sector (Whiteware Units at Khurja) – WMC Extension Phase III (Insulator). 2013 National Productivity Council, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
22 Waste Minimization in Ceramic Sector (Whiteware Units at Khurja) – WMC Extension Phase III (Crockery). 2013 National Productivity Council, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr.C.S.Prasad
23 Development of Lead free Frits & Glazes for Jaipur Blue Pottery and Training to artisans, Sponsored by 2013 RUDA, Jaipur Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri Yad Ram
24 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at Khurja 2007-15 UPPCB, Lucknow Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P. Karmakar
25 Training on Chemical Analysis and Physical Testing of Ceramic Raw Materials and Product 2014 Institute of Research Development & Training (IRDT), Govt. of Uttar Pradesh Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri D.P. Karmakar
26 Training on Chemical Analysis and Physical Testing of Ceramic Raw Materials and Product 2014 Sponsored by the participants Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr. C.S. Prasad
27 Tech. Asst. for Establishment of CFC at Khurja, 2015 KHSWA Dr. L.K.Sharma Sri K.C. Singh
28 Skill development Training Through Training-cum-Demonstration for Ceramics and Glass Sector Society 2017 Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, Govt. of Rajasthan Dr. L.K. Sharma Sri K.C. Singh
29 Indigenous Development of Ceramic Heat Sink for LED Bulbs 2017 CSIR-MSME Dr. L.K. Sharma Sri D.P. Karmakar
30 Upgradation of Bareilly Rural Terracotta Cluster through new Technology 2016-18 Handicrafts Mega Cluster Mission, Min. of Textiles Dr. L.K.Sharma         Yad Ram
31 History & Technological Status of Khurja Pottery Cluster 2016-17 DST, New Delhi  Dr. L.K.Sharma     K. C. Singh
32 Development of Ultra Low Density Refractory Granules for Kiln Car Trolleys 2017-19 PCRA, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma       Dr. S. Roy
33 A Study on use of Fly Ash in Ceramics 2018-20 NTPC, Dadri Dr. L.K.Sharma     K. C. Singh
34 DST Centre for the Development of Waste Utilization Technologies for Ceramic Industries 2017-19 DST, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma     K. C. Singh
35 Skill Upgradation Training Programme on Stoneware Pottery, Terracotta and Glass Beads 2016-17 NBCFDC, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma         Yad Ram
36 Skill Up-Gradation of marginalized Artisans Through Door-step Training on High Value Terracotta Products making 2016-17 NBCFDC, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma         Yad Ram
37 Promotion of Traditional Art & Craft- development of Terracotta Pottery – Three Clusters of Bijnor (U.P.) 2016-17 NBCFDC, New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma         Yad Ram
38 T&D Program on Glass Beads Based Jewellery Terracotta 2016-17 RKM Dr. L K Sharma Yad Ram
39 Skill Upgradation T&D Programe for Rural Artisans of Rohtash Pottery Cluster 2019-20  KVIC, Patna Dr. L.K.Sharma     K. C. Singh
40 Energy Efficiency Performance Indicators & bench makers for the Ceramic Sector 2019-20 M/s ICF Consulting India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi Dr. L.K.Sharma       Dr. S. Roy
41 Skill Up-Gradation Training Programme for High Valued Terracotta Pottery Products Making 2020-21 NBCFDC Dr. L K Sharma Mr.Vipin Kumar
42. Characterization and evolution of products or materials, problem identification and troubleshooting guidance to the industries 2019-22 In house Dr. H. S. Tripathi Mr.Vipin Kumar
43. Skill Up-gradation Training Program on Jigger & Jolly and Mould making of Terracotta 2021-22 KVIC, Mumbai Mr. Vipin Kumar Dr. H. S. Tripathi
44. Digital Academy of
Teracotta
2021-22 KVIC, Mumbai Mr. Vipin Kumar Dr. H. S. Tripathi
45. Skill Development Advance Training to Terracotta Artisans in Rajasthan 2021-23 Clay Craft (I) Pvt. Ltd Mr. Vipin Kumar Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Infrastructure Facilities

  • Chemical Analysis.
  • Physical Analysis.
  • Firing Facilities.
  • Grinding Facilities.
  • Pressing Facilities.
  • Trouble Shoot Team.
  • Technical Information.
  • Training cum demonstration Facilities in Stoneware/Bone China Ware/Glass Beads Making/ Refractories Manufacturing.
    Presently Institute is working on following parameters for the up-gradation of white ware cluster:
  • Quality & Certification.
  • Process Improvement.
  • Consistency in Product.
  • Firing Rejection.
  • Energy Saving.
  • Cost Analysis.
  • Low Thermal Mass Kiln Cars.
  • Knowledge Enhancement of Workman & Supervisors.
  • Product Design Improvements.
  • Awareness on packing, Calibration & Export Promotion.

Scientists

Dr. Himansu Sekhar Tripathi, Chief Scientist and Scientist-In-Charge

Dr. Parvesh Agrawal, Senior Principal Scientist and Co Scientist-In-Charge

Mr. Savan Kumar Sharma, Scientist

Technical/Support Staff

Name Designation Expertise
Vipin Kumar Senior Technical Officer (1) Project Management and Testing
Pintu Kumar Technical Assistant Ceramic Engineering, Ceramic Processing and Testing
Ashish Kumar Singh Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering
Amit Kumar Technical Assistant Glass & Ceramic Engineering
Anurag Singh Technician (2)  
Ravi Kumar Technician (1)  
Apu Dey Technician (1)  
Tanima Kundu Technician (1)  
Vinod Kumar Balmiki Group – C (Non-Tech.) / MTS  
Rajesh Kumar Chauhan Group – C (Non-Tech.) / MTS  

Scholars/Students

Name

Designation

Supervisor

Gopal

Project Assistant

Dr. H. S. Tripathi and Mr. Savan Kumar Sharma

Lakhendra Singh

Project Assistant

Dr. H. S. Tripathi and Mr. Savan Kumar Sharma

Dharmendra Singh

Scientific Administrative Assistant

Dr. H. S. Tripathi and Mr. Savan Kumar Sharma

Contact

Dr. Himansu Sekhar Tripathi,
Chief Scientist & Scientist In-charge
CSIR-CGCRI Khurja Centre
G T Road, Khurja 203131 (Uttar Pradesh)
Ph: +91 5738245433 / 232501 / +91-33-2322 3480
T-fax: 245081
E-mail: hstripathi@cgcri.res.in

Last Updated on January 4, 2024