Residual Stress Measurement Of Steel Strips
We are looking for a non-destructive method to accurately determine or measure the inherent residual stress in a steel strip surface
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Flame ignition in flare stacks
We are looking for a reliable flame detection system, which can send an alarm as soon as flames is put-off and remains reliable at the ambience at the top of Flare Stack.
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OPENING DATE: 15 JAN 2019 |
CLOSING DATE: 15 APR 2019 |
REWARD: INR 3,00,000
Chimney Inspection and Maintenance
Chimney inspection and maintenance poses challenges because of the temperature and heights. We are looking for non-invasive method for inspection of chimneys in a quantitative manner and its maintenance
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OPENING DATE: 15 JAN 2019 |
CLOSING DATE: 15 APR 2019 |
REWARD: INR 3,00,000
Alternate mining technology – Steep gradient mining
Develop an alternate mining technology to produce ores at lesser cost from 120m deep opencast mine.
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OPENING DATE: 14 JAN 2019 |
CLOSING DATE: 14 APR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 10,00,000
Silt Removal from open-cast chromite mine
Develop an innovative mechanism to improve the efficiency of silt removal from open-cast mines.
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OPENING DATE: 14 JAN 2019 |
CLOSING DATE: 14 APR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 10,00,000
Eliminating remnant coal in wagons after tippling at coal wagon tipplers
Solutions are sought to recover remnant coal in wagons post tippling
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OPENING DATE: 27 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 9,50,000
Elimination of Rail Track Foundation Settlement
Solutions are sought to ensure smooth coke oven battery operation by arresting settlement of track foundation
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OPENING DATE: 27 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 6,00,000
Prevention and protection of Steel Structures from extreme levels of corrosion
Solutions are sought to protect steel structures from extreme levels of corrosion in order to improve structural integrity.
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OPENING DATE: 27 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 10,00,000
On time communication system to monitor the gap formed between main rail and switch rail
We are looking for innovative solutions for real-time assessment of the gap between main rail and switch rail.
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OPENING DATE: 27 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 5,00,000
Inspection and condition monitoring of insulated chiller water pipe lines
We are looking for innovative solutions to check the condition of chiller water pipelines.
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OPENING DATE: 27 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 10,00,000
Automated recording and communication of power consumption (kWh) in analog energy meters
We are looking for solutions to automate the process of manual readings and bill generation in existing analog energy meters.
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OPENING DATE: 12 DEC 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 12 MAR 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 3,00,000
Illegal tapping of water connections in the drinking line water network
Solutions are sought to eliminate illegal tapping of water connections
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OPENING DATE: 19 NOV 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 19 FEB 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) mentioned in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost, if specified for that particular challenge.
INR 5,00,000
Predictive model for determining strength of trees and forecast falling of trees
Solutions are sought to predict the health of trees which are more likely to get uprooted or fall during storm and/or heavy rain, so that adequate precautions can be taken proactively
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OPENING DATE: 19 NOV 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 19 FEB 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) mentioned in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost, if specified for that particular challenge.
INR 5,00,000
Roof Treatment with flexible and water-resistant Solar rooftop film layer to prevent water seepage and generate electricity
Solar based solutions are sought as an alternative to tar felting for waterproofing rooftops.
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OPENING DATE: 19 NOV 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 19 FEB 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) mentioned in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost, if specified for that particular challenge.
INR 5,00,000
Online Proactive health monitoring of underground cables & prediction of location of probable fault in the cable
We are looking for innovative solutions to predict and locate faults in underground high-tension electrical cables.
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OPENING DATE: 19 NOV 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 19 FEB 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) mentioned in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 5,00,000
Colour Matching of Leather
The variation in colour on the leather surface needs to be inspected automatically to mitigate the human intervention and subjectivity.
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OPENING DATE: 12 NOV 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 12 FEB 2019 |
REWARD: INR 1,00,000
Product authentication using invisible signature
We are looking for innovative solutions for marking our products in order to prevent replication or duplication.
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OPENING DATE: 26 OCT 2018 |
CLOSING DATE: 27 JAN 2019 |
REWARD:
Solver qualifies to start receiving the award money as per the guidelines mentioned in the Terms and Conditions only when the following conditions are met:
a) Upon successful demonstration of the technology solution in the form of Proof of Concept that meets all the requirements (success criteria) stated in the challenge description
b) Upon meeting the unit cost for defined volume, if specified for that particular challenge
INR 3,00,000
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