- About Us
- Broad objectives
- Noteworthy contributions
- Our Major Clientele
- Current R & D activities
- Major Facilities
- Scientists
About Us
NEERI Chennai Zonal Laboratory, one of the five Zonal Laboratories of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, has been a trail-blazer to the industries in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry, ever since its inception in 1969. The Zonal Laboratory follows the footsteps of the parent organization (NEERI, Nagpur) in its commitment towards the national and societal missions and CSIR thrust area activities. In its 47 years of existence, this unit has made significant strides in such thrust areas of R&D as environmental monitoring, environmental biotechnology, hazardous waste management, environmental systems design, environmental impact & risk assessment and environmental audit
Vision
The vision of NEERI, Chennai Zonal Laboratory is to manage and protect the environment by seeking common solutions to complex environmental problems
Mission
Center’s mission is to develop knowledgebase, provide interdisciplinary support, ensure sustainable environment and economic goals. Further we strive to focus on environmental management of natural resources (air, noise, water and land). Our long-term goals are towards integrating environmental planning, management of systems by encouraging stake holder participation, team work, professionalism, timely response and transparency
The Broad objectives of the laboratory are
- Conducting research and developmental studies in the area of environmental science and engineering.
- Rendering assistance to the industries of the region, local bodies, etc. in solving the problems of environmental pollution.
- Interacting and collaborating with academic and research institutions on environmental science and engineering for mutual benefit.
- Providing guidance for research scholars for their doctoral studies as the Unit is recognized by the University of Madras and Anna University.
- NEERI Chennai Zonal Laboratory has played an important role in solving some of the most critical problems of pollution in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and also union territories of Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep. Projects of international status funded by such agencies as WHO, World Bank and the US Government have been undertaken by the Zonal Laboratory. The Zonal Laboratory has designed wastewater treatment and disposal facilities for over 60 industries covering tanneries, pulp and paper, textiles, chemicals and fertilizers, food, sugar and distillery, etc. The Laboratory has carried out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for a number of proposed industrial projects and expansion schemes. The laboratory has been monitoring the ambient air quality of Chennai City since 1978 by installing air samplers at 3 zones of activity viz. Industrial, Commercial and Residential.
Some of the noteworthy contributions of the centre to the cause of environmental protection are
- Regional Environmental Impact Assessment study, REIA
- Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA
- Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment, EIRA
- Environment Quality Assessment, EQA
- Wastewater management for cluster of Tanneries in Tamil Nadu
- Wastewater management in distilleries in Tamil Nadu
- Air pollution modeling for point, area, line source emissions
- Air pollution monitoring
- Solid waste management in mega cities in India
Our Major Clientele
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi
- Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Kochi
- Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Delhi
- Hyundai Motors India Limited, Sriperumbudur
- Indian Tobacco Company Ltd (ITC)
- Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation
- Thermax, Pune
- Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Pondicherry
- Directorate of Environment, Govt. o f Tamil Nadu
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
- IBP Ltd
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Chennai Port Trust
- Tuticorin Port Trust
- Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board
- Tamil Nadu Water Supply & Drainage Board
- Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
- Jayamkondam Lignite Power Corporation
- All India Skin & Hide Tanners & Merchants Association (AISHTMA), Chennai
- Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd (SPIC), Tuticorin
- Coffee Research Institute, Chickmagalur
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mangalore
- Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
- Sundram Fasteners, Madurai & Pondicherry
- Gem Stone Beach Resorts (P) Ltd, Chennai
- Sterlite Industries, Tuticorin
- Tamil Nadu Distillers Association, Chennai
- Madura Coats Ltd., Ambasamudram
- Vekavathi Chemicals, Madurai
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Mumbai
- Chemfab Alkalis Ltd., Pondicherry
- Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair
- Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
- M/s. Saint Gobain, Bangaloru
- Airports Authority of India (AAI), Chennai
- Puducherry Port Department, Puducherry
- State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd (SIPCOT), Cuddalore
- Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited (NOCL), Chennai
- M/s. Harihar Alloys Private Limited, Trichy
- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Chennai
- World Health Organization (WHO), New Delhi
- Revenue Administration, Disaster Management & Mitigation Department, Chennai
- National Shipping Corporation of India
- Center for High Technology, New Delhi
Current R & D activities
- Assessment and Decontamination Study of Soil and ground water of IOC Outlet, M/s. AP Enterprises, Mogappair, West Area, Chennai
- Assessment of impact of noise around Tenkailasantha Temple (Sri Vadakkunntha Temple) in Thrissur City, Kerala due to Pooram Festival Fireworks
- Environmental Quality Assessment (EQA) of the Beach Resort & Theme park Site of M/s. Gem Stone Beach Resorts (P) Ltd., Muttukadu, Chennai
- Hydrochemical Study of Groundwater in Kalapet village of Puducherry
- Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
- Soil testing for evaluation of major contaminants in 10 cities
Major Facilities
- Atomic absorption spectroscopy
- Gas Chromatography
- Fluorescent spectrophometer
- Biosafety cabinet with air flow
- Flame photometer
- Fluorescence Microscope
- Gradient Thermal Cycler
- High speed centrifuge with refrigeration
- Hot air Oven
- Incubator cum shaker (15 oC -42 oC)
- NanoDrop Spectrometer
- Photocatalytic reactors
- Sonics Vibra-cell Sonicator
- ULT80 Sub Zero Deep freezer (-80)
- Visible spectrophotometer
- UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
- Automatic Weather Station
- COD analyzer
- BOD analyzer