NISIR
Energy Centre
Energy Centre
Harnessing renewable & non-renewable energy for a sustainable, clean-energy future through nuclear analytical techniques, radiometric monitoring, and green innovations.
The use of Renewable and non‑Renewable energy to create a competitive future through sustainable clean energy and environmentally friendly innovations/research. We promote peaceful application of Nuclear Science and Radiation Technology through research using nuclear analytical techniques and radiation processing.
State‑of‑the‑art instrumentation for low‑level radioactivity and environmental monitoring
High Purity Germanium Detector (HpGe) for low‑level radioactivity in environmental samples (water, soils, sediments), foodstuffs, vegetation, and geological ores.
Measurement of radon (Rn‑222) in air using AB‑5, Working Levels Meter & PARC monitors. Essential for underground mines, caves, tunnels and confined spaces – cancer risk mitigation.
Identification and quantification of radionuclides based on alpha particles emitted during decay – ideal for environmental and nuclear forensics.
Fully equipped with Varian (Agilent) AA280FS, Analytik Jena ContrAA800 atomic absorption spectrometers, Shimadzu UV/Vis Spectrophotometer – supporting research on radioactivity, heavy metals, and non‑metals in environmental matrices.
Nuclear energy is generated through nuclear fission – splitting heavy atoms like uranium to release substantial heat, producing steam that powers turbines for electricity generation. The nuclear fuel cycle encompasses mining of uranium ore, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, power generation, and safe disposal of nuclear waste in geological facilities.
BWR‑based nuclear power plant | Fuel cycle management
Sustainable, low‑carbon solutions for energy independence
Photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar irradiance mapping, panel efficiency testing, and large‑scale solar farm feasibility studies.
Wind resource assessment, turbine performance, integration into mini‑grids for rural electrification.
Transesterification of vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil; fuel quality analysis (ASTM/EN standards).
Technologies to store energy for later use – critical for balancing renewable intermittency. Research focus: Lithium‑ion battery performance, life‑cycle analysis, and reverse engineering of battery packs for second‑life applications.
Partnerships driving nuclear safety, geothermal exploration, and water‑energy nexus
Field work, laboratory analysis, and renewable energy installations
