ICETES-2023 – Technical Programme

Date & SessionSpeakers & Affiliations
Session I   Inaugural Session   08.12.2023 10:00 to 11:30Welcome Address
Dr. M. V. Suryanarayana
Chairman, Organizing Committee Scientific Officer / H, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam  

Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker
Dr. B. Venkatraman
Distinguished Scientist & Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam  

Guest of Honor
Shri K. Srinivas
Outstanding Scientist Director, Engineering Services Group (ESG), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai Project Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam  

Vote of Thanks
Shri Sanjay Singh
Convener, Organizing Committee Head, Engineering Services Section [ESS(V)], Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam  
High Tea Break (11:30 to 12:00)
Session II   Construction Management   08.12.2023 12:00 to 13:3012:00 – 12:40
Effective Management of Multidisciplinary Projects and Associated Contracts
Dr. M K Pradhan
Head, Section & Project Engineer (P), Civil Engineering Division (CED), BARC, Mumbai

12:40 – 13:20
Augmentation of Central Air Conditioning Plant at BARC, Trombay, Mumbai
Shri Akhil Shukla
Head, CASS, TSD, BARC, Mumbai

13:30 – 13:20
Green building concepts implemented in projects of Kalpakkam
Smt. Anusha Thati
Scientific Officer ‘E’, ASED, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Lunch Break (13:30 to 14:15)
Session III   Electrical Systems & Services   08.12.2023 14:15 to 16:0014:15 – 14:45
Dr. Mallikarjuna Rao Pasumarthi
Head of Department (EEE), Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam  

14:45 – 15:15
Grounding for Protection and Experiments
Dr. Rishi Verma
Head, Energetic System Development Section (ESDS), BARC, Visakhapatnam  

15:15 – 15:45
Electrical design aspects related to KKNPP
Shri M. M. Patro
AD (Technical), Engg. LWR, HQ, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Mumbai
  Tea Break (16:00 to 16:15)  
Session IV   Mechanical Systems & Services   08.12.2023 16:15 to 17:5516:15 to 16:45
Can we make an impact? – A journey through design and manufacture
Shri Abhay Kumar
Head, Design & Manufacturing Technology Division, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore Madhya Pradesh  

16:45 to 17:15
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Service – with conceptual understanding of ventilation of nuclear facilities.
Shri Biswanath Sen
Head, Air-Conditioning & Ventilation System Division (AC&VSD), IGCAR, Kalpakkam 

17:15 to 17:25
Pressure & Vacuum Interface System for Linear Transformer Driver, LTD-300kV
Shri B. Gowrishankar
Scientific Officer ‘F’, PPS&RS, BARC, Visakhapatnam  

17:25 to 17:35
Advances in radiation shielding materials for building construction
Shri Dipjyoti Balo Majumder
Scientific Officer ‘C’, ESDS, BARC, Visakhapatnam  

17:35 to 17:55
Presentation by Industry Partner M/s APEX Meadows Pvt Ltd (Celest)
Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
  Day Break Informal Interactive Session (with Dinner and Camp-fire) 19:00 to 22:00  
Session V   IT, IoT, AI, Cyber Security   09.12.2023 10:00 to 11:3010:00 – 10:30
Shri Joseph Gigi
Head, Security Electronics and Cyber Technology Division (SECTD), BARC, Mumbai

10:30 – 11:00
Latest Emerging & Convergent Technologies with IT Security at User End
Dr. M. Satya Prasad
Deputy General Manager (Enterprise Business, Transmission & Trainings), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), O/o GMTD III Floor, BSNL Bhavan, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam 530020

11:00 – 11:30
Role of STPI in Strengthening the start-up ecosystem
Dr. Suresh Batha
Additional Director & Officer-in-charge STPINEXT Initiatives
Software Technology Parks of India, Unit No. 9, SDF-1, Building, Visakhapatnam 530049
  Tea Break (11:30 to 11:45)  
Session VI   Presentation From BARC Visakhapatnam   09.12.2023 11:45 to 12:3511:45 – 11:55
Techniques used in Construction to beat the progress hurdles
Shri G. S. S. Seshu Kumar
Project Engineer (K), Scientific Officer ‘F’ Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam  

11:55 – 12:05
Reactive Power Management
Shri Balaga Rambabu
Technical Officer ‘E’, ESS(V), BARC, Visakhapatnam

12:05 – 12:15
Advancements in Energy Efficiency: Transforming Electrical Systems and Industrial Practices
Shri M. Chaitanya Kumar
Scientific Officer ‘E’, ESS(V), BARC, Visakhapatnam

12:15 – 12:25
Development of Linear Transformer Driver as a noble pulser for Electron Beam Generation
Shri Sukanta Kumar Mishra
Scientific Officer ‘E’, ESDS, BARC, Visakhapatnam  

12:25 – 12:35
Overview on Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Human Exposure Limits and Standards
Ms. Shireen Taj
Scientific Officer ‘C’, ESDS, BARC, Visakhapatnam  
Session VII   Presentation from Industry   09.12.2023 12:35 to 15:3012:35 – 12:55 M/s
Havells India Limited
D. No. 54-15-4D, 3rd Floor, Indira Arcade, Mahanadu Road Corner, Srinivasa Nagar, Bank Colony, Vijayawada 520008  

12:55 – 13:15 M/s Exa Thermometrics India Private Limited (An Amphenol Company)
Amphenol Sensors, MU Type 4, AMTZ Campus, Visakhapatnam 530031
  Lunch Break (13:15 to 14:00)  
14:00 – 14:20
M/s D-Link (India) Limited
#114, 1st Floor, Bhuvana Towers, SD Road, Secunderabad 500 003  
14:20 – 14:40
M/s Adarsha Control & Automation Pvt. Ltd.
A-274, 6th Main, 2nd Stage, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore 560058  

14:40 – 15:00
M/s Shneider Electric Bangalore 560058  

15:00 – 15:20
M/s Suraj Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
E-203, Station Commercial Complex C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400 614
  Tea Break (15:30 to 15:45)  
Session VIII   Valedictory Function   09.12.2023 15:45 to 17:30Welcome Address
Dr. M. V. Suryanarayana
Chairman, Organising Committee Scientific Officer / H, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam    

Report on Seminar
Dr. Rishi Verma
Head, Energetics System Development Section (ESDS), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam 

Address by Chief Guest
Shri M. S. Rao
Head, Integrated Fuel Fabrication Facility (IF3), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam

Vote of Thanks
Shri Sanjay Singh
Convener, Organizing Committee Head, Engineering Services Section [ESS(V)], Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam
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