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सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान

CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

"Innovation in Ceramics and Glass for the mankind"

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Overview

The Refractories Division is instrumental in the development of wide range of refractories for steel, cement, glass and other high temperature processing industries. Several refractory processes developed in the laboratory have been commercialized by the major refractory manufacturers of the country. The department has successfully executed many externally funded projects sponsored by corporate sectors, PSUs and various other government agencies.
The division is primarily engaged in the following activities.

  • Refractory raw material research
  • Refractory product development
  • Refractory testing
  • Human resource development in the area of refractory
  • Consultancy/technical services

The division is also engaged in the research activities on the gainful utilization of solid wastes generated by iron and steel and other processing industries.

Areas of Research

  • Gainful utilisation of Indian refractory raw materials through structural modification(magnesite, bauxite, limestone, dolomite)
  • Synthetic refractory aggregates namely, spinel, high alumina from sillimanite beach sand, zirmul etc. through conventional / plasma processing
  • Carbon based refractory for steelmaking and functional applications
  • Cement and chemically bonded monolithic refractory
  • Refractory pot for corrosive glass melting (10 litre to 310 litre)
  • Refractory recycling
  • Utilisation of solid industrial waste (Iron & steel, mining, power plant etc.)

Technology Developed

Technologies Developed & Transferred

  1. High alumina brick from beach sand sillimanite (a) chemical bonding (b) ceramic bonding
  2. Synthetic high alumina aggregate (54-86% Al2O3)
  3. Low cement castable (45-90% Al2O3)
  4. Sintered high Al2O3 products (97-99.5% Al2O3)
  5. Rice husk ash nodules for heat insulation
  6. High alumina cement free self flowing castable (70-95% Al2O3)
  7. Mag-chrome aggregate from friable chrome ore
  8. Rice husk ash insulating brick: (a) phosphate bonding, (b) chemical bonding
  9. Wear resistant ceramics
  10. Hydration resistant sintered lime and lime refractory products thereof.
  11. Magnesia spinel refractory for cement rotary kiln.

Technology under Development

  1. High alumina aggregates from bauxite of Indian origin
  2. Plasma fused refractory materials
  3. Vitrified ceramic tiles utilizing solid industrial wastes
  4. Functional refractory from sintered alumina
  5. LC castables for petrochemical and power plant application
  6. Plastic refractory

Projects

Ongoing Projects:

Sl. No. Title of the Project Duration Source of Funding Principal Investigator Co-Investigator (s)
1. High Emissivity Glaze Coating for thermal Protection System of Space Vehicles 2025-28 DRDO Dr. Kausik Dana

Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra,

Dr. Shirshendu Chakraborty
2. A study to assess the interaction between hydrogen and the refractory during direct reduction of iron by hydrogen 2024-27 ANRF Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra Dr. Kausik Dana
3. Effect of in-situ non-oxide reinforcement on the performance & properties of low-carbon Al2O3 -C refractories 2024-27 ANRF Dr. Venkatesh Pilli Dr. H. S. Tripathi
4. New generation refractory materials for blast furnace 2024-26 Private industry

Dr. H. S. Tripathi (Co-ordinator), Dr. Venkatesh Pilli

 

 Dr. Kausik Dana, Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra, Mr. Ajitesh Kar, Mr. Ankush Prathap Singh
5. MgAlON bonded oxide-non oxide composite refractory 2024-26 CSIR Ms. Paromita Das Dr. H. S. Tripathi, Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
6. Specialty Chemicals for Industrial Applications 2024-27 CSIR Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
7. Processing of Kimberlite tailings for the production of fuse magnesia 2023-26 CSIR Dr. Kausik Dana Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
8.

Refractory Recycling for

Sustainable Development

 

 2023-26 CSIR Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra Dr. H. S. Tripathi, Dr. Kausik Dana, Ms. Paromita Das, Dr. Venkatesh Pilli
9. Development and corrosion study of refractory pot SLS glass melting 2023-24 Private industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi (Co-ordinator), Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra, Dr. Shirshendu Chakraborty

Mr. S Nag, Mr. B. Haldar,

Mr. M. Adhikary, Mr. S. Pasari
10. Exploration of Indian Clays for the Development of Functional Materials through Surface Modification 2023-26 SERB Dr. Kausik Dana Dr. H. S. Tripathi, Dr. S. Sinhamahapatra, Ms. P Das, Mr. V. P. Reddy, Mr. S. Pasari

Completed Projects:

Sl. No. Title of the Project Duration Source of Funding Principal Investigator Co-Investigator (s)
1.

Development of suitable binder for processing calcined alumina (in the form of blocks & pallets) in tunnel and rotary kiln without saggers for production of α- alumina

 

 2022-24 Private industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra, Mr. Gopal Debnath, Mr. V. P. Reddy
2. Development of cost effective refractory lining material for induction melting furnace suitable for production of quality steel : Phase II (Industrial Trials)

2019-23

 

 Govt. Agency Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. K. Dana, Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra, Mr. Gopal Debnath, Mr. V. P. Reddy, Mrs. S. Bose
3. Development of Low Carbon MgO-C Refractory for clean steel production. 2020-22 CSIR Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. K. Dana, Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra, Ms. P Das, Mr. V. P. Reddy,

 
4. Oxide non-oxide composite refractory for high temperature applications utilizing indigenous raw materials 2019-22 SERB Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. K. Dana,

Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra,

Mr. V. P. Reddy,

Mrs. S. Bose
5. Synthetic high alumina aggregate from sillimanite beach sand for refractory application 2018-20 CSIR Dr. H. S. Tripathi Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
6. Superior fused magnesia from impure Indian magnesite for self sustenance 2018-20 CSIR Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. K. Dana
7. Characterisation of high carbon ferro chrome slag waste to find out its suitability for refractory applications. 2018 Private industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. K. Dana, Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
8. Superior refractory for induction furnace to enable refining of steel 2017-18 CSIR Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. A. Ghosh,

Dr. S. Chakraborty,

, Dr. K. Dana,

Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
9. Development of High Alumina Castable for OPC industry  with better Alkali Corrosion resistance ; spalling and abrasion resistance 2017-18 Private industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. K. Dana,

Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra,

Mr. V. P. Reddy
10. Development of cost effective refractory lining materials for induction melting furnace suitable for production of quality steel 2016-18 Govt. Agency Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. A. Ghosh,

Dr. S. Chakraborty, Mr. V. P. Reddy
11. Technology development for the production of speciality refractories through value addition to the indigenously available raw materials 2012-17 CSIR Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
Dr. M. K. Haldar		 Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
Dr. Atul Maldhure
Dr. K. Dana
Mr. S. Gupta
Dr. S. K. Das
12. Development of refractory aggregates through plasma processing of indigenous refractory raw materials 2012-17 CSIR Dr. M. K. Haldar Dr. A. Ghosh
13. Development of fire-resistant coating on structural element 2012-17 CSIR Dr. K Dana Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
14. Novel reactive precursors for glass and ceramics 2012-17 CSIR Dr. K Dana Dr H. S. Tripathi
15. Technological intervention and training of artisans in terracotta sector of West Bengal 2016-17 CSIR Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra Dr. H. S. Tripathi, Dr. K. Dana,  Mr. S. Pasari, Mr. S. Roy
16. Technological intervention of terracotta sector in Bankura/ South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal 2016 CSIR Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra Dr. K. Dana, Mr. S. Gupta, Mr. S. Ghosh, Mr. S. Pasari, Mr. S. Roy
17. Granular porous ceramic material with engineered pore pattern. 2015-16 Private industry Dr. K Dana Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
Dr. A. Ghosh
18. Refractory castable for CFBC boiler 2015-16 Public Sector Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. A. Ghosh
Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
Dr. A. Maldhure
Mr. S. Pasari
19. Role of Tabular Alumina in resin bonded alumina-carbon continuous casting refractories 2014-16 Private Industry Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. A. Maldhure
Dr. K. Dana
20. Development of value added high alumina refractory products from Indian bauxite 2013-15 Private Industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. S. K. Das
Mr. V. P. Reddy
21. High alumina aggregates from sillimanite beach sand and its application in refractory castables 2013-15 Private Industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. S. K. Das
Mr. G. Debnath
Mr. V. P. Reddy
22. Characterization of Indian lean grade magnesia ore and improvement of its high temperature refractory properties with and without beneficiation 2012-15 Govt. Agency Dr. M. K. Haldar Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
23. Development of cored refractory shapes for air heater 2014-15 Govt. Agency Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
Dr. K. Dana
Dr. P. K. Das
24. Development of aluminosilicate refractory products utilising insulator waste 2014-15 Private Industry Dr. H. S. Tripathi Dr. A. Ghosh
Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra
25. Improvement of MgO-C brick quality to enhance the converter life 2010-14 Public Sector Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. S.K. Das
Dr. M.K. Haldar
Dr. H.S. Tripathi
26. Development of newer refractory crucible for melting of corrosive glasses 2010-14 Govt. Agency Dr. S.K. Das Mr. S. Gupta
27. Development of value added ceramic products utilising solid waste generated at VSP 2011-13 Public Sector Dr. S. K. Das Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
Dr. M. K. Haldar
28. Development of Corrosion Resistant Glass Contact Al2O3-Cr2O3 2009-13 Govt. Agency Dr. H.S. Tripathi Dr. A. Ghosh
29. Development of value added Refractory of Aggregate from Indian bauxite of TRL 2010-12 Private Industry Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. S.K. Das
Dr. H. Tripathi
DR. M. K. Haldar
30. Upscaling of hydration resistant lime aggregate & lime refractories thereof 2008-12 Collaborative programme with Industry Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. S.K. Das
Dr. M. K. Haldar
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
31. Al2O3-MgAl2O4 refractory with & without carbon 2007-10 Govt. Agency Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. H.S. Tripathi
32. Vitrified ceramic tiles utilizing sand stone dust of stone processing industries 2009-10 Private Industry Dr. S. K. Das Dr. M. K. Haldar
Mr. P.K. Mondal
Mr. S. Gupta
Mr. N. Singh
Mr. S. Dasgupta
33. Utilisation of iron ore tailings in making low cost building materials 2008-09 Private Industry Dr. S.K. Das Mr. N. Singh
Mr. P. K. Mondal
Mr. S. Gupta
Mr. A. Mondal
Dr. J. Ghosh
34. Development of value added refractory products from Indian Bauxite 2005-08 Govt. Agency Dr. H.S. Maiti Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. B. Mukherjee
Dr. M. K. Haldar
Dr. H. S. Tripathi
35. Technology development to manufacture Vitrified Ceramic Tiles utilizing EAF slag 2007-08 Private Industry Dr. S.K. Das Dr. R. Sarkar
Mr. N. Singh
36. Plasma processing of industrially important high temperature aggregates 2003-07 Govt. Agency Dr. B. Mukherjee Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. R. Sarkar
Dr. H.S.Tripathi
37. Evaluation of High Alumina Ore and Development of Stable refractory aggregates therefrom 2004-05 Govt. Agency Dr. M.K. Haldar Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. B. Mukherjee
38. Development of magnesium aluminate and Mg-chrome spinel aggregates 2000-04 Govt. Agency Dr. A. Ghosh Dr. Samir Das
Dr. M.K. Haldar
Dr. H.S. Tripathi
39. Development of castable based refractory pot 2000-03 Govt. Agency Dr. A.C. Das Dr. M. K. Haldar
Mr. P. Choudhury
40. Development of high temperature ceramic filter for molten metal filtration 1999-2003 In-House Dr. S.K. Das Mr. P.K. Mondal
41. Development of new generation refractory castables 1998-2002 in-house Dr. S.K. Das Mr. P. K. Mondal
Dr. R. Sarkar
42. Characterisation of low grade aluminous ore and development of mullite aggregates and refractories 2000-2001 Govt. Agency Dr. B. Mukherjee Dr. H.S. Tripathi
Dr. A. Ghosh
43. Development of magnesium aluminate spinel aggregates 1997-1999 Overseas Industry Dr. Samir Das Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H.S. Tripathi
Dr. G. Banerjee
44. Development of high density hydration resistant lime sinter and lime refractories for application in steel and cement industries 1996-1999 Govt. Agency Dr. G. Banerjee Dr. Samir Das
Dr. Arup Ghosh
45. Development of Mag-chrome aggregates 1996-1998 Private Industry Dr. G. Banerjee Dr. Samir Das
Dr. M.K. Haldar
Dr. A. Ghosh
46. Development of technology for critical components in Iron & Steel industry from zirconia powder 1992-1996 Govt. Agency Dr. G. Banerjee Dr. B. Mukherjee
Dr. M.K. Haldar
47. Development of magnesite refractories with an inorganic binder 1995-1996 Overseas Industry Dr. Samir Das Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. G. Banerjee
48. Development of synthetic mullite and zirco-mullite aggregates from beach sand sillamanite and zircon 1994-1995 Private Industry Dr. G. Banerjee Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. B. Mukherjee
Dr. Samir Das
Dr. H.S. Tripathi
49. Development of high density dolomite sinter and dolomite refractories 1990-1993 Private Industry Dr. Samir Das Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. G. Banerjee

Divisional Facilities

Processing equipments

  • Attrition mill
  • Rapid planetary mill
  • Tube mill
  • Planetary mixer
  • Eirich mixer
  • Hydraulic presses (upto 200 Ton)
  • Cold isostatic press
  • Roll Briquetting machine
  • Vibration table for castable
  • High temperatures furnaces (upto 1800oC)
  • Control atmosphere furnace (upto 2200oC)
  • Automatic grinding & polishing machine

Characterisation facilities

  • Abrasion resistance tester
  • Hot MOR testing machine
  • CCS, MOR testing machine
  • Thermal conductivity (Copper calorimeter)
  • PCE, RUL tester
  • Slag corrosion tester
  • High temperature dilatometer
  • High temperature TG-DTA/ DSC
  • Optical microscope
  • Thermomechanical Analyzer (1550oC




Scientists

Dr. Himansu Sekhar Tripathi, Chief Scientist and Head

Dr. Kausik Dana, Senior Principal Scientist 

Dr. Somnath Sinha Mahapatra, Senior Principal Scientist

Ms. Paromita Das, Senior Scientist

Dr. Venkatesh Pilli, Scientist

Mr. Nelson Kandulna, Scientist

 

Technical/Support Staff

Name Designation Expertise 

Gopal Debnath

 Senior Technical Officer (2) Refractory Testing

V.P. Reddy

 Senior Technical Officer (1) Refractory Processing and Testing

Rajesh Kumar Bahinipati

 Senior Technical Officer (1) Refractory Testing

Satyajit Pasari		 Technical Officer Refractory Processing and Testing

Souma Bose (Das)		 Technician (2) Refractory Testing

Mrityunjay Sardar		 Technician (1) Refractory Testing

Anirban Kole		 Technician (1) Refractory Testing

Scholars/Students

Name Designation Area of Research Supervisor

Ms. Smriti Halder

 Project Associate – I

Exploration of Indian Clays for the Development of Functional Materials through Surface Modification

 

 Dr. Kausik Dana

Ms. Aarya Bhardowaz		 Project Associate – I Refractory Recycling for Sustainable Development Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
 

Ms. Aditi Das		 Project Associate – I Refractory Recycling for Sustainable Development Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
 

Ms. Priyanka Mudi		 Project Associate – I Specialty Chemicals for Industrial Applications Dr. H.S. Tripathi
 

Mr. Dipanjan Ash		 Project Associate – I New generation refractory materials for blast furnace Dr. Venkatesh Pilli
 

Mr. Adarsha Maji

 Project Associate – I Processing of Kimberlite tailings for the production of fuse magnesia Dr. Kausik Dana

Mr. Indrajit Ghanta

 Project Associate – I New generation refractory materials for blast furnace Dr. Venkatesh Pilli

Ms. Ankita Bhattacharyya

 Project Associate – I Effect of in-situ non-oxide reinforcement on the performance & properties of low-carbon Al2O3 -C refractories Dr. Venkatesh Pilli

Ms. Madhurima Kundu		 Project Assistant A study to assess the interaction between hydrogen and the refractory during direct reduction of iron by hydrogen Dr. Somnath Sinhamahapatra
 

Contact

Dr. Himansu Sekhar Tripathi,
Chief Scientist & Head
Phone: +91-33-2322 3480
Fax: +91-33-24730957
E-mail: hstripathi@cgcri.res.in

Last Updated on March 7, 2025