Dr. Samir Kumar Nath

Designation: Joint Director
Company Central Power Research Institute R&D Management Division Central Power Research Institute
Address: Prof. Sir C.V.Raman Road, Sadashivnagar Sub PO, P.B. No.8066, Bangalore – 560080
e-mail: sknath@cpri.in
Mobile No: 9423680683, 7020172629
Educational Qualifications:* PhD (Mechanical Engg.) in 2009 ; IIT Madras
* ME (Production Engg.) in 1992 ; Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, Howrah, WB (Calcutta University) presently IIEST
* BE (Mechanical Engg.) in 1990 ; Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, Howrah, WB (Calcutta University) presently IIEST
Relevant Experience: Specialized in solving operation and maintenance problem of power plants by developing new and novel inspection techniques in the area of non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Has more than 28 years of experience in both Research & Development and Engineering Services. Professionally qualified in ASNT/ISNT Level-II/I in UT, MT, PT, RT, and ET. As an expert and experienced professional in remnant life assessment (RLA) and NDE based condition assessment of plant components has rendered many field engineering & consultancy services, carried out many R&D projects, published many research papers in national & international journals of repute, coordinated many seminars/workshops/training programme, guided many UG/PG scholars and delivered many invited technical lectures in industries and academic institutions. Presently working as a member of secretariat for Mission for high impact and advanced research (MAHIR) in power sector of Government of India
* Research and Development (R&D):
a) R&D Projects: Carried out seven R&D projects as leader (5 Nos.) and member (2 Nos.). One new project proposal is put up (as leader) and it is under review.
b) Publication: 22 Nos. in reviewed international journals and proceeding
c) Patent: 2 Nos.
* Technical services e.g. consultancy and testing works to industries:
Provided following technical services to many power plants and process industries.
a) Remaining Life Assessment (RLA)/ Renovation & Modernization (R & M) Works of Boiler and Turbine: 78 Nos. of completed projects
b) Failure Analysis of plant components: 11 Nos. of completed projects
c) Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) based condition assessment: 74 Nos. of completed projects
* Workshops, Seminars, Short Term Training Programme (STTP) and Conferences: Organized/coordinated 18 Nos. of such technical events
Awards & Recognitions or (papers & patents): * Received “Shri B M Naidu Award for Best Research Paper” of CPRI in the year 2015.
* Received a patent in 2021 (Patent No. 380101)
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