Research Areas

RESEARCH AREAS :

• Innovative research to utilize lean and complex ores.
• IMMTDevelopment of advanced equipments in mineral processing.
• IMMTDevelopment of processes to recover valuables from wastes and by-products.
• IMMTFlow sheet development to beneficiate low and medium grade ores.
• IMMTCharacterization and resource evaluation of ores and coal.
• IMMTObjective oriented research to tackle complex ores.
• IMMTPilot plant studies to collect the design data for commercial plants.
• IMMTAgglomeration of ore fines and concentrates.
• IMMTDesign and installation of column flotation plants / briquetting plants.
• IMMTPlant audit and performance improvement.
• IMMTSimulation and optimization studies.
• IMMTEnergy reduction in unit operation.
• IMMTEnvironmental pollution studies related to mineral, metallurgical and chemical industries.
• IMMTBasic and fundamental research to support the above activities.

CURRENT R & D PROJECTS(2011):

• Development of Advanced Eco-Friendly, Energy Efficient Processes for Utilization of Iron ore Resources of India.(CSIR Network Project).
• Studies on heavies on beach sand dune sands of southern coast of India with special reference to recovery and in-depth characterization of zircons.(BRNS,DAE,Mumbai).
• Dry beneficiation studies to enrich the nickel content from the waste lateritic nickel bearing chromite overburden materials of Sukinda.(Ministry of Mines.).
• IMMTDesign and Development of a Computer- Monitored Twin-Pendulum Device and Its Application to Comminution Modeling(M/s. Department of Science & Technology).
• IMMTAlternative complimentary route of direct steel making with reference to Indian raw-materials.(Min. of Steel, Govt. of India.).
• IMMTImproving in sinter productivity through deep beneficiation and agglomeration technologies for rational utilization of low-grade iron ore fines.(Min. of Steel, New Delhi).
• IMMTDevelopment of Technology to produce clean coal from high ash and high sulphur Indian coal.( Min of Steel, Govt. of India).
• IMMTDevelopment of flow sheet for the recovery of Nb-Ta from the derived soils/gravel from Samchandi and Sung valley(BRNS, DAE, Mumbai).
• IMMTDevelopment of Tribo Electric Separator for beneficiation of high ash Indian Coals.(CMPDIL, Ranchi).
• IMMTCharacterization and reduction of iron and reactive silica from bauxite(Vedanta Aluminum Limited, Lanjighad ).
• IMMTDevelopment of commercial process flowsheet for beneficiation of low grade iron ore fine or pellet.(Gontemann Peipers ( India ) Limited, Kolkata).
• IMMTRecovery of additional clean coal from the washery rejects and tailings by flotation techniques.(M/s. Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur.).
• IMMTIndustrial demonstration of pilot scale column flotation system to recover chromite values from tailings at plant site.(Tata Steel, Jamshedpur).
• IMMTFlowsheet Development to Beneficiate Low grade iron ore fines for Pelletisation (M/s Taurian Iron and Steel Company Private Limited, Mumbai .
• IMMTDevelopment of process flow sheet to beneficiate BHQ ore to prepare pellet feed concentrate (M/S JSW Steel Limited , Tornagallu, Karnataka).
• IMMTFeasibility study on different iron ore samples for possibility of beneficiation. (M/s. ESSAR Steel, Visakhapatnam.).
• IMMTTo carry out the washability and flotation studies of coking coal samples to develop the commercial process flowsheet to set up the coal washery.(M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh).
• IMMTDevelopment of commercial process flowsheet for beneficiation of low grade Hematite and BHQ iron ore fines for pelletization.(M/s. Gallantt Metal Ltd., Hospet, Karnataka).
• IMMTStudies to Establish Amenability for Beneficiation of Low Grade Siliceous Iron Ore. (M/s. Rawmet Commodities Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar).
• IMMTBeneficiation Studies on High Phosphorous Iron Ores for Pelletization. (M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., Bolivia).
• IMMTDevelopment of Commercial Process Flowsheet to Beneficiate Low Grade Iron Ores Fines for Preparation of Pellets Feed.(M/S Kalawati Ipat & Power Limited, Harlapur, Dist gadag, Karnataka ).
• IMMTAmenability Study of Nickel Ore for Physical Beneficiation.(M/s. CDE Asia Ltd., Kolkata).
• IMMTBeneficiation of low grade limestone for cement manufacturing. ( M/S Ultratech Cement, Tadipatri , A.P.).
• IMMTPelletisation of iron ore fines and blue dust. (MGM Steel Limited, Bhubaneswar ).
• IMMTRecovery of copper values from converter slag.(M/S Birla Copper, Dahej).
• IMMTStudies on beneficiation of Titano magnetite ore for effective utilization. (Jayswal Neco Industries Ltd, Raipur).
• IMMTFlowsheet development to beneficiate low grade iron ore fines to prepare quality products for iron and steel making.(M/S. KAMALJEET SINGH AHLUWALIA, Barbil, Orissa.).
• IMMTDevelopment of Integrated flow sheet to beneficiate low grade iron ore to produce quality products.(M/s. Sandur Manganese Iron Ores Limited, Bangalore ).
• IMMTDevelopment of Process flowsheet to beneficiate BHQ ore to prepare pellet grade concentrate (M/s V.M. Salgaocar & Bro. Pvt. Ltd., Goa).
• IMMTOptimization Study of Existing Pellet Feed Preparation Plant and Technical Consultancy on Commissioning of New Beneficiation Plant. (M/s. Sarada Energy and Minerals Ltd., Raipur).
• IMMTWaste to Wealth: Noble Metal (Platinum Group Elements) Recovery from Low Grade Chrome Ores of Orissa.(CSIR Empower Project).

R & D PROJECTS COMPLETED:

• IMMTBeneficiation studies of low grade iron ore fines for pelletization. ( Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Barbil).
• IMMTBeneficiation studies of low grade lime stone for cement making. ( M/s Birla Corporation Limited, Chanderia, Rajasthan).
• IMMTBeneficiation studies on iron ore lump and fines. ( RDCIS, SAIL, Ranchi ).
• IMMTCharacterization and beneficiation of Copper slag. (M/s Birla Corporation Limited ).
• Characterization and beneficiation of iron bearing sands to prepare valuables, ( V.S.Dempo & Co. , Goa ).
• Characterization, beneficiation and flow sheet development for magnetite, hematite, goethite bearing iron ore for preparation of pre-feasibility report, (SRG services & consultants (p) Ltd., Bangalore ).
• Characterization of bore hole coal samples for resource evaluation. (CMPDIL Bhubaneswar).
• Comparison studies of weight recoveries of plant while feeding fines, slurry slimes, silted slimes other combination of feeds. (Essar Steel Limited, Kirundal).
• Design and installation of flotation column for Beneficiation of antimony. ( Cheminco Chemicals Limited, New Delhi).
• Development and demonstration of a low cost fuel efficient biomass operated dryer for post harvest processing of medicinal and aromatic plants / herbs. ( M/s. Medicinal plants Board, New Delhi).
• Development of Commercial Process Flow Sheet for Beneficiation of Low Grade Phosphate Ore. (Nilefos Mineral Ltd., Uganda).
• Development of commercial process flow sheet for beneficiation of low grade phosphate ores. ( M/s IFFCO , New Delhi. ).
• Development of integrated flow sheet for complete utilization of low grade iron ore. ( Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Barbil).
• Dry and wet Beneficiation studies of Low Grade Iron Ores to Prepare Quality Products for Iron and steel Making. (Usha Martin Limited, Jamshedpur).
• Feasibility studies on reduction of slimes from Tamil Nadu beach sands by VSK Separator. ( Tata steel, Jamshedpur).
• Flow sheet development to Beneficiate iron ore slimes. ( Tata Steel, Jamshedpur).
• Sintering studies of iron ore fines and blue dust with different combinations. ( Usha Martin Limited, Jamshedpur).
• Studies to improve the performance of existing COB plant of OMC. ( Orissa Mining Corporation, Bhubaneswar).
• Studies to improve the quality of pellet feed to pellet plant. ( Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, Bangalor.
• Beneficiation and Flow Sheet Development for Beach Sands from A.P ( M/s Trimex Industries Limited, Hyderabad).
• Beneficiation and Pelletisation Studies on Iron Ore Fines (Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel Ltd, Bhubaneswar).
• Beneficiation of Antimony ore by column flotation (Chemico Chemicals Pvt Limited, New Delhi).
• Beneficiation of BHQ to Produce High Grade Fines for Pelletization (MSPL, Hospet, Karnataka).
• Beneficiation of Iron Ore Fines by HGMS, (M/s Hy Grade Pellets Limited, Visakhapatnam).
• Beneficiation of Low Grade Chromite Ores (B. C. Mohanty & Sons, Cuttack).
• Beneficiation of Low Grade Iron Ore Fines from Tantra- Raikia- Bhandal ( TRB) mines. ( M/s JSPL, Tensa).
• Beneficiation of low grade iron ore fines. (Thakur Prasad Seo Mines, Barbil).
• Beneficiation of Low Grade Limestone for Cement Purposes (Madras Cements Limited, Chennai).
• Beneficiation studies of low grade iron ore fines for pelletization ( Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Barbil).
• Beneficiation Studies of Low Grade Iron Ore for Production of Pellet Grade Concentrate. ( M/s JSPL, Barbil).
• Beneficiation studies of low grade lime stone for cement making, ( M/s Birla Corporation Limited, Chanderia, Rajasthan).
• Beneficiation studies on iron ore lump and fines.( RDCIS, SAIL, Ranchi ).
• Beneficiation studies on low grade iron ores for pelletisation (Brahmani River Pellets Limited, Bhubanswar ).
• Beneficiation Studies on Low Grade Nickel Ore ( M/s Jindal Stainless Limited, Bhubaneswar).
• Briquetting Studies on Solid Waste from Vizag Steel Plant (RINL, Visakhapatnam).
• Capacity Building for Mining and Processing of Beach Placer Minerals (CSIR Network Programme on Beach Sands).
• Characterisation, beneficiation and flowsheet development for magnetite, hematite and goethite bearing iron ore for preparation of pre-feasibility report, (M/s. SRG. Services and consultancy (P) Ltd, Bangalore).
• Characterisation and Sink Float Studies of Iron Ore Sample (Hari Machines Ltd, Rajganjpur).
• Characterisation and Washing Studies of Iron Ore Sample (Rungta Mines Ltd, Bhubanswar).
• Characterization and beneficiation of Copper slag, ( M/s Birla Corporation Limited ).
• Characterization and beneficiation of iron bearing sands to prepare valuables. ( V.S.Dempo&Co. , Goa ).
• Characterization and Beneficiation Studies of Low Grade Iron Ore (Geetarani Mohanthy Mines, Barbil).
• Characterization and Optimum Utilisation of Manganese Ores from Gujarat ( GEOMIN Limited, Bhubaneswar).
• Characterization and Scrubbing Studies on Iron Ore Samples ( Hari Machines Limited, Rajganjpur).
• Characterization and Sink-Float Studies of Iron Ore Samples (Rungta Mines Limited, Bhubaneswar).
• Characterization of bore hole coal samples for resource evaluation (CMPDIL, Bhubanswar).
• Characterization of bore hole coal samples for resource evaluation, (CMPDIL Bhubanswar).
• Characterization of Coal Samples for Effective Utilization (CMPDIL , Bhubanswar ).
• Comparison studies of weight recoveries of fines, slurry slimes, silted slimes. ( Essar Steel Limited, Kirundal).
• Design and installation of flotation column for Beneficiation of antimony, (Cheminco Chemicals Limited, New Delhi).
• Design and installation of flotation column for Beneficiation of antimony, ( Cheminco Chemicals Limited, New Delhi).
• Design of Commercial Flotation Column for Beneficiation of Low Grade Phosphate (Sadhana Fertilisers & Chemicals, New Delhi).
• Development and demonstration of a low cost fuel efficient biomass operated dryer for post harvest processing of medicinal and aromatic plants / herbs. (Sponsored by M/s. Medicinal plants Board, New Delhi).
• Development of Porous Bio-Implant Materials for Gel Casting ( Department of Bio- Technology).
• Development of a Process for Clarification Coal Washing Waste Water by Magnetic Carrier Technology (M/s
CMPDIL, Ranchi).
• Development of Additives for Preparation of HCCS Using Low Ash and Beneficiated Non- Coking Coal (Min. of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India).
• Development of Beneficiation Flow Sheet for Low Grade Chromite Ores Sukinda. ( Jindal Stainless Limited, Bhubanswar).
• Development of Commercial Process Flow Sheet for Beneficiation of Low Grade Phosphate Ore (Nilefos Minerasl Ltd., Uganda).
• Development of Commercial Process Flow Sheet for Beneficiation of Low Grade Phosphate Ore (Nilefos Minerasl Ltd., Uganda).
• Development of commercial process flow sheet for beneficiation of low grade phosphate ores, ( M/s IFFCO , New Delhi. ).
• Development of Gelcasting System to Suit AD 90 Formalation. ( M/s Carborundum Universal Ltd., Hosur ).
• Development of Innovative Process for Selection of Flotation Collector in Mineral Industries (DST, Govt. of India).
• Development of integrated flow sheet for complete utilization of low grade iron ore,, ( Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Barbil).
• Development of Low Toxicity Environment Friendly Gel Casting System for Industrial Applications (Ministry of Environment & Forest Govt. of India).
• Development of Process Flow Sheet to Recover Titanium and Iron from NALCO Refinery Sands (NALCO, Bhubaneswa).
• Dewatering Studies of Steel Plant Sludges (Vizag Steel Plant, Vizag).
• Dry and wet Beneficiatation studies of Low Grade Iron Ores to Prepare Quality Products for Iron and steel Making (Usha Martin Limited, Jamshedpur).
• Electrical Beneficiation of Indian Thermal coals ( Lulea University of Technology, Lulea ).
• Feasibility studies on reduction of slimes from Tamil Nadu beach sands by VSK Separator ( Tatasteel, Jamshedpur).
• Feasibility studies on reduction of slimes from Tamil Nadu beach sands by VSK Separator ( Tatastell, Jamshedpur).
• Flow sheet development to Beneficiate iron ore slimes, ( Tata Steel, Jamshedpur).
• Flow Sheet Development to Beneficiate Low Grade Iron Ores to Prepare Quality Products for Iron Making by Blast Furnace and Direct Reduction (Usha Martin Limited, Jamshedpur).
• Grindability Studies of Pet Coke to Design Suitable Grinding System, (TANMAG Limited, Salem).
• Improving the Performance of COB Plant (Jindal Stainless Limited, Bhubaneswar).
• Laboratory and bench scale washing studies of iron ore (Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Barbil).
• Modeling of Flotation Column by Nural Net Work (Department of Science and Technology).
• Physico ? Chemical and Scrubing Studies of Iron ore, M/M Hari Machines Limited, Rajgangapur.
• Physico chemical and scrubbing studies of Low grade iron ores (Bhusan Steels Limited, New Delhi).
• Plant Audit to Enhance the Plant Capacity (Essar Steels Ltd., Kirandal).
• Plant scale studies of beneficiation of iron ore at Kirandal plant (ESSAR Steels Orissa Ltd.).
• Quality Enhancement of Coal for its Efficient Utilisation (CSIR Network Programme on Coal Preparation).
• Recovery of Iron Values from Plant Tailings (Essar Steels Ltd., Kirandal).
• Recovery of Sillimanite from Beach Sand Concentrate ( Tata Steel , Jamshedpur ).
• Sintering studies of iron ore fines and blue dust with different combinations, (Usha Martin Limited, Jamshedpur).
• Studies to improve the performance of existing COB plant of OMC (Orissa Mining Corpotation, Bhubanswar).
• Studies to improve the quality of pellet feed to pellet plant (Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, Bangalore).
• Surface Charges Characterization of Coal and Ash Samples from Tata Steel (Tata Steel, Jamshedpur).
• Washability and Beeneficiation Characteristics of Non Coking Coal ( M/s ACC Jamul cement Works, Jamul).
• Washability Studies of ACC Jamul Coal (ACC Jamul Cement Works Limited, Jamul)