Centre for Collaborative and Advanced Research

This center established in CPRI, Bangalore is aimed to function as a center of excellence in collaborative and advanced research in the power sector. The infrastructure for electric power generation, transmission and distribution is aging and requires signifi cant research and development and the introduction of new technologies. Talents and strengths of CPRI based scientist and engineers will be used to close the gap between fundamental research and pre-commercial development programs. Each technical group will focus on a key area in the power sector and provide a network of coordinated research activity through collaboration with national and international laboratories and industries. The main aim is to encourage an integrated approach to innovation through cross–disciplinary projects. Using the combined technological capabilities of CPRI and other agencies, it is aimed to generate cutting edge research that can be quickly translated into practical application. This center of excellence would also provide the education and training necessary to create and maintain an educated work force for fi elds currently experiencing personnel shortages. In response to the shortage of engineers and scientists in areas of power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization a comprehensive educational and research program is required. CCAR infrastructure must be more effectively utilized to provide education and training and support continuing education programs. The Center for Collaborative and Advanced Research (CCAR) would have a research consortium that includes universities and other research organizations. The goals of CCAR are to create an environment in which universities, industry and R&D institutions work together to promote and enable collaboration, to provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas, and to create solution to complex and diverse problem facing the electrical power industry. CCAR is especially interested in technical problems associated with the new institutional arrangements that are occurring under a restructured regulated power industry. The aim of CCAR is to promote research cooperation with industries in the fi elds of power system, power electronics etc. The institution – industry consortium can further integrate the research and education resources within CPRI and serves as a platform for research collaboration. CCAR will also cooperate with other power engineering related institutes to advocate these fi elds of study and boost participation of research scholars. To exchange views on need based research programmes between the R&D institution and industries, CCAR shall organize the annual review meeting and short courses on various topics. Engineering from industrial partners can participate in these events to catch up on the latest development of power technologies, and also to visit the laboratory facilities of the CPRI to see the progress of the research work.