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PCSIR
LABORATORIES COMPLEX LAHORE
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Centres
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Applied
Chemistry Research Centre:
The Centre has its origin in the former Oils,
Fats & Waxes Division Created in 1955 in the Labore
Laboratories of the PCSIR. The Divisions after passing through
various evolutionary phases, in order to meet the demands of
time, was elevated to the Applied Chemistry Research Centre in
1989, also taking into its folds the former Pharmaceutical
Division, Agro-industrial Division, and the Industrial liaison
Cell. Objective and goals of the Centre are: identification
and evaluation of indigenous raw materials; development of
industrial processes for the utilization of locally available
raw materials; indigenous development of imported chemicals
and industrial materials such as agricultural chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, catalysts, textile auxiliaries, detergents,
dyes, lubricants, greases, in addition to utilization of
industrial wastes and bye-products, oils and fats, essential
oils, and hydrocarbons; advisory and analytical services to
the industry; and R&D work in various applied fields of
chemistry.
- Biotechnology
and Food Research Centre:
The merger of two separate Divisions of the Laboratories of
PCSIR namely, Biological Evaluation & Fermenatation and
Food Technology & Nutrition in 1977 has evolved into the
present set-up of this centre. Through wide and varied in the
scope of R&D areas being pursed by the professionals of
the centre, the strength in microbiology and analytical
facilities have been instrumental in keeping these activities
inter-linked. The major objectives are assistance in the
establishment / development of food and biotechnology industry
in the country through value-added output from low-priced raw
materials, bio-resource development and utilization, quality
assurance of finished products, industrial trouble-shooting
and attracting small and medium entrepreneurs to the
establishment of industry.
- Minerals
and Metallurgy Research Centre:
The Minerals and Metallurgy Research Centre
is engaged in R&D activities in areas related to
mineralogy and geochemistry,mineral processing, physical
metallurgy, cast metals technology, chemical
evaluation,corrosion protection, product development,
technological promotion, and industrial relations.The
Centre has a well oriented multipurpose ore beneficiation
pilot plant, which is a centralized facility capable of
beneficiation studies on different types of metallic and
non-metallic minerals. The major objective of the creation of
the centre is to provide assistance in the establishment /
development of mineral based industry through value added
output, mineral development and utilization, quality assurance
of finished products, resolution of industrial trouble
shooting, and attracting small and medium level entrepreneurs
to the establishment of industry.
- Applied
Physics, Computers and Instrumentation Centre:
The centre was established basically to cater the equipment
maintenance services to serve PCSIR itself and industries,
educational institutions, and R&D organizations situated
in and around Lahore. In-house R&D activities were also
initialed to design, develop and fabricate commonly used
scientific laboratory instruments as import substitutes. This
centre is also providing services for calibration and
standardization of scientific instruments to industries as per
requirement of the ISO 9001/9002. One of the activities of
this centre is to design, develop, develop and fabricate clean
enery devices.
- Glass
and Ceramics Research Centre:
Glass and ceramics research centre was established for
advancing material science and technology in Pakistan. The
centre is engaged in research and development of conventional
as well as innovative functional glass and ceramic material
and their products for industrial use.
- Centre
for Environmental Protection Studies:
The Centre for Environment Protection Studies previously
existed in the form of a section which in view of the
important role it had played in the area of study and with
increasing demand for the same in various disciplines of
environmental management, was given the status of Centre in
1991. Among its major functions are included development of
technolgies for industrial wastes treatment and designing of
treatment plants, preparation of environmental impact
assessment, carrying out environmental impact assessment,
evaluation / characterization of materials and wastes,
carrying out environment related surveys, provision of
technical expert guidance on environment related problems and
issues in national and international perspective and help in
chalking out action plans on environmental management as
desired by Government of Pakistan, public and private sectors,
preparation of environmental management relates documents,
waste management, and monitoring of environment pollution.
- Engineering
Research Centre:
The Engineering Research Centre has been established by
the merger of General Services Division and Electrical
Measurement & Test Laboratory. Main objectives of the
Centre are: design, fabrication, installation and operation of
pilot plants and equipment; computer aided design, engineering
& development activities; test and performance evaluation
of electrical products; quality control and quality control
and quality assurance through R & D standardization
activities; training of manpower to uplift their technical
knowledge in the relevant field; handling civil construction
repair and building maintenance and utilities services;
technical advisory Services to public and private sectors.
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