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NARICT RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

  1. SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
  2. The department is to conduct research and development in the following: (a) Provision of valuable chemicals and reagents needed for technological advancement of the country; (b) Develop homegrown technologies relevant to food, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, etc; (c) Provide technical and capacity building services in the area of science education and training.

    The Department is made up of the following sections

    1. Formulation of organic based pesticide using Agave sisalana.
    2. Development of Bio Pesticide from Ocimum spp. And Agave sisalana extracts for use against Callosobruchus maculatus (weevil) during storage of Vigna unguiculata (cowpea).
    3. Exploration and chemical investigation of various parts of Parkia biglobosa fruit for industrial utilization.
    4. Extraction, isolation and characterization of bioactive components from organic sources.
    5. Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
    6. Training of IT students and Corpers
    1. Production of silica gel from kaolin.
    2. Production of school chemicals such as copper sulphate, iron sulphate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, zinc chloride from their ore.
    3. Synthesis of new azo dye and iron complex derived from 3 – aminophenol for the textiles industries.
    4. Production and characterization of activated carbon from moringa oleifera shells.
    5. Production of bleach earth from locally sourced clay.
    6. Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
    7. Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
    1. Production of industrial starch and poultry feed formulation from Tamarindus indica.
    2. Production of instant Zobo drink from Habiscus sabdariffa.
    3. Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
    4. Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
    1. Sourcing solid minerals available within North Western Nigeria for purification and production of laboratory reagents.li>
    2. Consultancy services for the generation of revenue.
    3. Training of IT students and NYSC Corps Members
  3. PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED DEPARTMENT
  4. Research and Development into production of chemical materials and chemicals relevant to the petrochemical and allied industries. Activities are carried out with a view to transferring developed technologies to entrepreneurs for sustainable national development.

    Petrochemical & Allied Department is made up of three Divisions:

    1. This Division carries out research and development in the areas of chemicals for petrochemical industries, catalysis.
    2. Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of petrochemical related products.
    3. Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
    4. Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
    1. This Division carries out research and on polymers.
    2. Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of polymers.
    3. Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
    4. Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
    1. This Division carries out research and on biofuels.
    2. Design and fabrication of pilot plants for the production of biofuels.
    3. Training of SIWES Students on research and development.
    4. Guide project Students from higher Institutions.
  5. TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
  6. Research and Development of technologies for the production of materials and chemicals relevant to the textile and allied industrial activities.

    Textile Technology Department is made up of three Divisions, namely:

    1. The Division deals with textile quality control properties from weaving to finishing
    2. Checkmates the quality of the finished products
    3. Impart desired properties to textile finished products
    4. Production of non-woven fabrics
    5. Use the obtained results for standardization
    6. Training of SIWES students and corps members
    1. Dyes and pigments extraction from natural sources for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
    2. Synthesis of intermediates and dyes from organic and inorganic heterocyclic compounds for textile, paper, paints and allied industries
    3. Coloration of substrates with the synthesized/extracted dyes/pigments
    4. Paint/galvanization production technology
    5. Effluent treatments of textile and allied industriesli
    6. Extraction of heavy metals using specialized dyes
    7. High technology application such as inkjet microfabrication and 3D printing.
    8. Use the obtained results for scaling-up in pilot plant
    9. Training of SIWES/Coppers members
    1. Extract and modify fibres from natural sources
    2. Synthesis /modify fibres using chemical sources
    3. Fabricate composites with the extracted fibres for industrial/ Engineering applications
    4. Use the obtained results for scaling-up in pilot plant
    5. Train SIWES/Coppers members
    6. Production of non-woven fabrics
  7. INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION DEPARTMENT
  8. The department is to develop environmentally sustainable solutions to the challenges of pollution and ensure all researches in the Institute are sustainableand environmentally friendly. To also provide services on consultancy to the public on water, wastewater and other related pollution challenges.
    1. The department conducts environmental impact assessment, monitoring and audit to R and D of the institute and industries in a bid to have a cleaner and safer environment for human existence.
    2. The department provides services on retainership for the optimisations and efficient performance of waste treatment plants to industries.
    3. The department serves as a consultant to regulatory bodies such as NESREA, KEPA, NOSDRA and Ministry of Environment to ensure that industries comply with internationally acceptable standard for effluent management.
    4. The Department engages in the conversion of waste material into useful products.
  9. PILOT PLANT AND FABRICATION DEPARTMENT
  10. This department coordinates the research data obtained in the laboratory works into pilot plant and interfaces with research laboratories, industries, entrepreneurs and institutions of higher learning to develop new technologies and process optimization.

    The Department of Pilot Plants & Fabrication Technology (PP&FTD) is structured into the following units:

    The Department has the responsibility of co-ordinating the development of research data obtained in the laboratories into pilot plant. In other words, all research findings generated in the laboratories in conjunction with the departmental staff are usually developed into pilot scale which is an intermediate small scale process machine having lower capacity than its commercial version. Furthermore, the Department is also involved in the installation, commissioning and test-run of all the plants developed within the Institute and those contracted out. In addition to the foregoing functions, the Department liaises with other basic research departments within the Institute in the design of experiment (DOE) and process optimization aimed at enhancing productivity of the process plants at minimal cost.

    This division is solely responsible for design of process plant and equipment from primary data obtained in the laboratories into pilot scale. Furthermore, selection of material for fabrication of the designed process units is usually carried out by the division.

    This Division interprets designs submitted by other two divisions in the Department and fabricates them into process equipment, plants and machines. In addition, the Division carries out mechanical designs of process equipment and fabricates customized machines from a conceptual idea. The Division has a specialized workshop and requisite manpower which enables it to carry out general metal construction works which contributes meaningfully in enhancing the Institute’s Internally Generated Revenue.

    The production and process division is primarily concern with installation, commissioning and test-run of any pilot plant developed in the institute. The division also undertakes series of experimental runs on the developed pilot plants aimed at obtained best operating conditions using minimal operating cost. Modification of existing pilot plants within is usually handled by the division.