RTCD: 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. Somnath Sinhamahapatra, Mr. Nelson Kandulna

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.

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

Sl. No.

Title of the Project

Duration

Source of Funding

Principal Investigator

Co-Investigator (s)

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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,

5.

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

6.

Synthetic high alumina aggregate from sillimanite beach sand for refractory application

2018-20

CSIR

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra

7.

Superior fused magnesia from impure Indian magnesite for self sustenance

2018-20

CSIR

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. K. Dana

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

Development of refractory aggregates through plasma processing of indigenous refractory raw materials

2012-17

CSIR

Dr. M. K. Haldar

Dr. A. Ghosh

14.

Development of fire-resistant coating on structural element

2012-17

CSIR

Dr. K Dana

Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra

15.

Novel reactive precursors for glass and ceramics

2012-17

CSIR

Dr. K Dana

Dr H. S. Tripathi

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

Development of aluminosilicate refractory products utilising insulator waste

2014-15

Private Industry

Dr. H. S. Tripathi

Dr. A. Ghosh
Mr. S. Sinhamahapatra

26.

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

27.

Development of newer refractory crucible for melting of corrosive glasses

2010-14

Govt. Agency

Dr. S.K. Das

Mr. S. Gupta

28.

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

29.

Development of Corrosion Resistant Glass Contact Al₂O₃-Cr₂O₃

2009-13

Govt. Agency

Dr. H.S. Tripathi

Dr. A. Ghosh

30.

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

31.

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

32.

Al₂O₃-MgAl₂O₄ refractory with & without carbon

2007-10

Govt. Agency

Dr. A. Ghosh

Dr. H.S. Tripathi

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.

Technology development to manufacture Vitrified Ceramic Tiles utilizing EAF slag

2007-08

Private Industry

Dr. S.K. Das

Dr. R. Sarkar
Mr. N. Singh

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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

40.

Development of castable based refractory pot

2000-03

Govt. Agency

Dr. A.C. Das

Dr. M. K. Haldar
Mr. P. Choudhury

41.

Development of high temperature ceramic filter for molten metal filtration

1999-2003

In-House

Dr. S.K. Das

Mr. P.K. Mondal

42.

Development of new generation refractory castables

1998-2002

in-house

Dr. S.K. Das

Mr. P. K. Mondal
Dr. R. Sarkar

43.

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

44.

Development of magnesium aluminate spinel aggregates

1997-1999

Overseas Industry

Dr. Samir Das

Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. H.S. Tripathi
Dr. G. Banerjee

45.

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

46.

Development of Mag-chrome aggregates

1996-1998

Private Industry

Dr. G. Banerjee

Dr. Samir Das
Dr. M.K. Haldar
Dr. A. Ghosh

47.

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

48.

Development of magnesite refractories with an inorganic binder

1995-1996

Overseas Industry

Dr. Samir Das

Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. G. Banerjee

49.

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

50.

Development of high density dolomite sinter and dolomite refractories

1990-1993

Private Industry

Dr. Samir Das

Dr. A. Ghosh
Dr. G. Banerjee