Facilities & Infrastructure

GSFC R&D is equipped to support process and product development across various scales. Our infrastructure allows us to seamlessly transition from lab-scale innovations to kilo-scale advancements and finally to pilot-scale production.

Our laboratories are equipped with facilities for preliminary research and small-scale experiments for understanding processes, optimization and analysis of formulations in a controlled environment.

Kilo-Scale Setup: Once a concept has been validated at the lab scale, we scale up to kilo-scale production using batch system reactions, distillation set-ups, and chemical syntheses using kilo labs. Kilo labs, also called pilot scale manufacturing, are able to mimic plant conditions to ensure that the desired output is obtained. They are able to produce sufficient quantities (in kilograms) of the product that can be used to provide important information for large scale setup

Pilot-Plant Setup: The final stage before commercial production is pilot-scale development. Our pilot Plant is equipped with a diverse range of equipment designed to conduct various unit processes and unit operations at larger scales to simulate real-world production conditions on a bigger scale. This setup allows us to fine-tune processes, optimize efficiency, and ensure product quality.

Our commitment to innovation and excellence in fertilizer products is emphasized by our dedicated R&D farm. R&D farm is designed specifically for comprehensive field trials, where we rigorously test and refine our fertilizer products. This approach helps us to assess performance of products across various soil types, weather conditions, and crop species.

R&D also has an auditorium to support educational initiatives, collaborative discussions, arranging lecture series by inviting professionals from various disciples and for awareness programms organized by other departments of GSFC