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Shri A.K. Balasubrahmanian
Director, Technical
Shri A. K. Balasubrahmanian is a Mechanical Engineering Graduate from Regional Engineering College (now NIT), Kozhikode. After completing one year orientation course in Nuclear Science and Engineering from BARC Training School (28th Batch), he joined the erstwhile Nuclear Power Board (now NPCIL) under the Department of Atomic Energy in 1985. He has vast experience in Design, Development, Engineering, Pre-project studies, Design co-ordination, Safety Review, Stress Analysis & Seismic qualification, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of Nuclear Power Plants. He is credited with design, development and implementation of First of a kind Reactor Control & Shutdown systems for TAPS-3&4. He is equally versatile in PHWRs and LWRs, having worked in design & engineering of these reactor systems. He has participated in the preparation of Regulatory Codes and has been instrumental in obtaining Regulatory Consents & Clearances for various projects. He has experience in technical discussions with International reactor vendors.
Shri Balasubrahmanian has made significant contributions in the implementation of 220 MWe & 540 MWe PHWRs and 1000 MWe PWR (KKNPP) in the areas of his expertise. He played a key role in the implementation of the indigenous, state of the art 700 MWe PHWR at KAPP-3. He has made extensive contributions in safe and continued operation of PHWR based stations, particularly in the area of coolant channels.
Shri Balasubrahmanian has been conferred with NPCIL Technical Excellence Award and a number of other NPCIL awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Nuclear Power Programme.
Shri A.K. Balasubrahmanian is a Distinguished Scientist of the Department of Atomic Energy. As Director (Technical), he is responsible for Design, Engineering, Procurement, Safety Analysis, Technology Development and Health, Safety & Environment functions in NPCIL. He is keenly involved in design standarisation and integration of various activities for 700 MWe Fleet Mode Projects implementation. He is Chairman of joint venture company- NPCIL-Indian Oil Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd. He is a Member of the Board of Management of Heavy Water Board and Nuclear Fuel Complex.
Shri A.K. Balasurbrahmanian assumed office as Director (Technical) on 14th August 2018.