As a leading player in the world energy sector, NTPC recognized the potential of cutting edge technology in further improving its services and efficiency. The company is fully aligned to the needs of adapting to emerging technologies and upgrading the technologies through research and development. The company is particularly sensitive to Research & Development and the paradigm shift which it can make. NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) set up in 2009 is the outcome of this vision.
The focus areas of NETRA are continuously evolving with respect to the dynamic nature of power sector and presently our main focus for R&D is Carbon capture and utilization technologies, Hydrogen Technology, Energy Storage, Ash utilization technology, Waste to energy, Water technology, in addition to earlier focus areas of Efficiency Improvement & Cost Reduction; New & Renewable Energy; Climate Change & Environmental protection which includes Water Conservation, and Utilization & Waste Management. NETRA also provides Advanced Scientific Services to its stations and other utilities in the area Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), Metallurgy & Failure analysis, Oil/water chemistry, Environment, Electrical, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), etc. for efficient and reliable performances. NETRA laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited and NETRA NDT laboratory is also recognized as Remnant Life Assessment Organization under the Boiler Board Regulations, 1950.
The key expertise lies in providing scientific support to stations for improving their life, performance and developing technologies for clean & economic power generation for the sustainable growth of power sector.
Certifications:
• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
• National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
• Central Boiler Board