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==CPRI NETWORK== |
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With its head office located at Bangalore, the Institute has six state-of-the-art infra-structure facilities at Bhopal, Hyderbad, Nagpur, Noida, Kolkata and Guwahati. |
With its head office located at [[Bangalore]], the Institute has six state-of-the-art infra-structure facilities at Bhopal, Hyderbad, Nagpur, Noida, Kolkata and Guwahati. |
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== External internet sites == |
== External internet sites == |
Revision as of 06:03, 23 September 2010
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is the power house of the Indian electrical industry. Set up in 1960 by the Government of India, it functions as a centre for applied research in electrical power engineering assisting the electrical industry in product development and quality assurance. CPRI also serves as an independent authority for testing and certification of power equipment. CPRI's governing body includes eminent professionals from industries & utilities, prestigious academic and research institutions & the government. It employs over 300 highly qualified and experienced engineers & scientists besides other supporting staff.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
With its state-of-the art infrastructure and expertise, CPRI has made significant contributions to the power sector in the country for improved planning, operation and control of power systems. Besides in-house R&D, CPRI also undertakes sponsored research projects from manufacturers and other agencies in different areas of specialization.
EVALUATION AND TESTING
With its quality of output on par with International standards CPRI offers specialized services on the performance, evaluation and certification of different kinds of power equipment like Switchgear, Fuse Gears, Transformers, Cables, Capacitors, Insulating Materials and Systems, Transmission Line Towers, Liquid Dielectrics and Non Conventional Energy Devices in its seven laboratories spread all over India.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
CPRI offers expert consultancy services in the areas of Transmission and Distribution Systems, Power Quality, Energy Auditing, Conductor Vibration, Power System Instrumentation. Transformer Oil Reclamation, new materials for Power System application, High Power, Extra High Voltage and related fields.
QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CPRI's laboratories are accredited under National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as per ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
CPRI has also been given observer status in the group of STL (Short Circuit Testing Liasion) of Europe. In addition, it has long term collaboration with reputed International Laboratories like CESI of Italy, EdF of France, and EPRI of USA.
CPRI NETWORK
With its head office located at Bangalore, the Institute has six state-of-the-art infra-structure facilities at Bhopal, Hyderbad, Nagpur, Noida, Kolkata and Guwahati.
External internet sites