Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The company has signed agreement for Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm for separator applications in electrochemical cells.
The Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm Technology developed by BARC is an effective replacement of asbestos diaphragm material used in Electrolyser systems. Further, this diaphragm will be a low-cost import substitute for Zirfon which is used in water electrolysers. The Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm Technology acquired from BARC shall help BHEL to achieve complete indigenous development of alkaline electrolyser systems. This will be a step further in BHEL’s contribution to the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ and contribute to the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Bharat Heavy Electricals is an Indian central public sector undertaking and the largest government-owned power generation equipment manufacture.
