DRDO’s Igniter Complex inaugurated
A Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) Igniter Complex was inaugurated at High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune. The main purpose of the laboratory is to design, process, evaluate ignition systems for any kind of DRDO projects.
About the Igniter Complex
- The new complex is equipped with sieve shaker, granulating machine, planetary mixer, pelleting machine, etc.
- A design, modelling, simulation laboratory are a part of the complex.
- The complex also has an assembly centre and a testing centre.
HEMRL
HEMRL develops rocket, pyrotechnic devices, gun propellants, high-explosive systems. Ignition is the crucial phenomenon in all these systems. HEMRL had developed ignition system for Prithvi, Agni, Nag, Akash, Pinaka, etc. It has also transferred the technology to Ordance factory, Pune. It also performs research on high-power explosives and on pyrotechnics.
A Brief History
In December 2015, a high-level committee that investigated a fire accident at the igniter complex had suggested this new complex. The committee found that there are grave risks to humans in making and designing of ignition systems and recommended advanced and remote controlled facility.
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Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019