REGIONAL RESEARCH
LABORATORY, THRIUVANANTHAPURAM (RRL
- Thriruvanthapuram)
MANDATE
- To carry out
multidisciplinary R & D work for the optimum utilization of regional/national
resources.
- To undertake
research work in the areas of environmental sciences and wastewater treatment.
- To undertake
advanced and futuristic research leading to generic technologies.
- To provide consultancy
services to industries for upgradation of skills and productivity.
- To help in human
resource development in the areas of S & T in collaboration with universities
and allied research institutions in the region.
MAIN FACILITIES
- A wide range
of laboratory facilities for characterization of organic/inorganic/polymer
compounds, metals, alloys, ceramic powders, etc.
- Mechanical testing
equipment.
- Microscopy facilities
e.g. SEM & TEM.
- Agro/mineral
processing micro pilot plants.
- Water quality
measurement facilities.
- Computer modelling
laboratory for simulation studies and analysis.
SIGNIFICANT
ACHIEVEMENTS / TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFERRED
- Tonnage level
technology demonstration for the production of high - grade synthetic
rutile. An alternative indigenous technology package offered to the industry.
- Commercialization
of technology for grain based alcohol. Two major distilleries of M/s Kedia
Group of distilleries at Bhilai, have been converted to grain-feed stocks,
producing one lakhs litres of alcohol per day.
- Development
of poly coir, a fire retardent wood substitute, and its commercialization.
- Medium sized
(5 t/h ) oil palm processing technology.
- Novel slurry
extraction technology for the preparation of fresh flavoured oleoresin
from spices.
- A commercial
tie-up with Carborundum Universal for the production of abrasive powders.
- Development
and transfer of technologies for several value-added products of spices,
e.g. dry packed green pepper, canned green pepper.
DIRECTOR
Dr. G. Vijayakumaran Nair
CONTACT ADDRESS
Thiruvanthapuram,
695 019.
Telephone: (091)471-75324,
76774, 76851-52, 76224.
Telegram : CONSEARCH,
TRIVANDRUM.
Telex
: 0435-232 CSIR IN.
Fax
: (091)471-75186.
Copyright(c) Regional
Research Laboratory, Thiruvanthapuram, 1997.
Created and Hosted
by NIO, Goa.
