Green Hydrogen
Design of an explosion-proof Ex module, equipment layout and integration of a PV system into a hydrogen plant for safe joint operation of solar generation and hydrogen equipment.
"Green hydrogen" status through renewable integration
NURA DEB · Engineering center · Astana · since 2013
Full-cycle engineering solutions for science, industry and energy
NURA Design & Engineering Bureau is an engineering and technology unit wholly owned by Nazarbayev University Research Administration. From idea and calculations to prototype, implementation and testing — on one site.
Idea→Design→Prototype→Implementation→Testing
Engineering unitof Nazarbayev University
2013Founded
1000m²Production hub
40+Types of equipment
200+Trained in 2025
15+Completed projects
Services
Six service lines — a full engineering cycle within one organisation
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Engineering design
Development of design and process documentation, engineering calculations and 3D computer modelling (CAD/CAM/CAE). Project support from the terms of reference to implementation.
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Manufacturing and prototyping
High-precision industrial prototypes, pilot samples and small production runs of equipment. Our own 1,000 m² production hub with more than 40 types of machine tools.
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Renewable energy
Design and installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic plants, integration of hybrid solutions and heat pumps. Deployment of operational software and building management systems.
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Automation and digital systems
Control cabinet design, programming of industrial controllers (PLC) and development of digital twins for monitoring and optimising complex technological processes.
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Education and consulting
Hands-on training programmes on real equipment: Siemens NX, CNC, additive manufacturing, welding, PLC-based automation. Training engineers and technologists for the needs of your company.
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Scale-up and production technologies
From prototype to finished product: metal and materials processing, coatings, mechanical and welding work. R&D projects and technology reports in scale-up, CNC CAD/CAM, automation and green energy.
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Projects
Over 15 completed full-cycle projects for Nazarbayev University, government, industrial and international clients. Filter by service line.
Perovskite Solar Cells · off-grid PV station
Architecture of a 48 V / 5 kW off-grid solar system: drawings, single-line diagrams, grounding, lightning protection and technical specifications.
Off-grid power supply 48 V / 5 kW
Solar thermal system · 20 townhouses
Automated solar thermal system for a residential cluster: collector fields, heat exchanger, 3D model, hydraulic diagrams, control cabinet and digital control.
~$8,500/year · −22.4 t CO₂/year · 7-year payback
Montessori School · hybrid heating
Hybrid system: solar collector + heat pump + gas boiler with automatic control and integration of heat sources.
Zero boiler heat May–October · −600 kg CO₂/year
Solar station for a greenhouse
Off-grid PV station for an energy-efficient hydroponic greenhouse: PV architecture design, equipment selection and integration with the research facility.
Off-grid power for a research greenhouse
Petrofac · soil analysis
Soil analysis and professional interpretation of results under an international contract; preparation of a technical report.
Technical services for an international client
BG-Yurt · energy-efficient house
Design and construction of an energy-efficient house in a traditional style with integrated renewable energy sources.
Synergy of renewables and local architecture
Samruk-Energy · furnace units
R&D on furnace technology for burning high-ash coal; design and installation of a research test site.
Operational site for energy testing
NLA · radiation shielding
Manufacturing and installation of a demountable lead-plate structure for protection against penetrating radiation.
Shielding from accelerator radiation
KPO · corrosion studies
Laboratory studies and corrosion analysis of pipe samples for a major oil and gas operator; reporting.
Corrosion analysis of pipe samples
COWMAS · livestock watering monitoring and automation
Animal behaviour monitoring and automated watering system: design documentation, control cabinet, electronics integration and testing.
Early detection of anomalies in livestock
WALDNER · laboratory furniture
Installation of specialised laboratory equipment and furniture in Nazarbayev University buildings.
Equipping NU laboratories
Dongil · solar water pump
Supply and installation of a solar water pumping system for an international client.
Off-grid solar water pumping
Clean rooms · backup power supply
Installation of a backup power supply system for clean rooms of an NU Technopark resident.
Uninterrupted power for clean rooms
Faraday cage
Installation of a Faraday cage system under a construction subcontract.
Electromagnetic shielding of a facility
Novye Tekhnologii-KN · corrosion protection
Testing of "Protection against corrosion damage".
Confirmed corrosion resistance
No published projects in this service line yet.
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Full cycle
idea → design → prototype → implementation → testing
Every project stage is carried out within NURA DEB: one responsible contractor all the way from idea to a working installation.
01 · IDEA
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Idea
Task analysis, scientific and engineering development of the concept, feasibility assessment.
02 · DESIGN
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Design
Engineering calculations, 3D models, drawings, diagrams, detailed and design documentation.
03 · PROTOTYPE
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Prototype
Manufacturing of prototypes and pilot plants at our own production hub.
04 · IMPLEMENT
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Implementation
Installation, automation, commissioning and system integration at the client's site.
05 · TESTING
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Testing
Testing, measurements, performance assessment and operational support.
Partners & clients
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Contacts
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- 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Block C4, Nura district, Astana
- +7 (7172) 69-27-16 · +7 (771) 899-43-30
- bureau@nu.edu.kz
Director: Anvar Kolumbetov