IGCAR : Annual Report - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

Indira Gandhi Centre Scientific Committee
(IGCSC) and Activities of Various Groups
Chairman
Dr. Baldev Raj
Director, IGCAR
Reactor Engineering Group
Shri S. C. Chetal
Director
Dr. P. Chellapandi
Associate Director, NEG
Dr. P. Mohanakrishnan
Head, RPD
Shri T.K. Mitra
Head, HTSD
Shri P. Puthiyavinayagam
Head, RCD
Shri K. Madhusoodanan
Head, PPCD
Shri C. Sivathanu Pillai
ACE, Civil
Shri P. Selvaraj
Head, MHD
Reactor Engineering Group (REG) is responsible for the design of 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder
Reactor. Design of Nuclear Steam Supply System is carried out in-house. For Balance of Plant, design coordination
is carried out by REG while the consultants are assigned the design work. REG is responsible for
getting the design clearance of 500 MWe FBR from AERB. R&D coordination towards FBR and execution
of R&D for structural mechanics is the responsibility of the Group. As FBR is primarily based on indigenous
technology, the manufacturing technology development of important nuclear components was undertaken
by REG with the active participation of Indian Industries and has been successfully completed. The components
include main vessel, inner vessel, grid plate, roof slab, shutdown mechanisms, steam generator
and largest size sodium service valve. REG provides the design support to FBTR. REG has acquired expertise
in design of fast reactor. As a spin-off, structural mechanics expertise is being provided for non-reactor
activities. REG is presently engaged in preparation of the blueprint for the future FBRs to provide
enhanced safety and improved economics.
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