Nuclear power and principles of science<\/p>\n
From Warta Ekonomi<\/p>\n
The principles of science note that we should not reject the
\nexistence of nuclear science. Science is the foundation of
\ncivilization. Rejection of science is, therefore, an uncivilized
\nact. Moving from this point of view, I am of the opinion that
\nIndonesians should master nuclear science for further growth,
\nstriving for the ultimate level.<\/p>\n
From a scientific angle, Indonesia lacks adequate nuclear
\ntechnology education centers to impart sophisticated knowledge to
\npersonnel. Human intelligence is an important factor in all
\ntechnology systems, not the least nuclear technology. Existing
\nnuclear education is still of an informal nature, focusing less
\non the matter as implemented by the Serpong, Yogyakarta and
\nBandung managements of nuclear reactors, and the radio isotope
\ncenter at Pasar Jumat, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
In other words we have no scientific basis to prepare people
\nfor the nuclear sector.<\/p>\n
Because of this, preparation of the nuclear bill should embark
\non infrastructural education first. From that point on, we could
\nprepare ourselves to master high-tech in a precise and
\nprofessional way. We should give priority to the transfer of
\nintellect first, before any transfer of technology. We would not
\nbe able to construct a mega nuclear power project, or any other
\nmega nuclear project, before we become mature enough to attain a
\nbasic intellect for the ensuing technology. This is all for the
\nsake of the country, its security and well-being. This is to
\nprevent the possibility of nuclear failure and accidents, which
\nare fatal to all life forms and the ecosystem. There should
\npractically be no speculative elements left in nuclear matters.<\/p>\n
The Directorate General of National Atomic Energy Agency has
\nlong been conducting research on nuclear prospects, especially
\nits uses in national development. But the agency has, so far,
\nfailed to familiarize intellectual understanding of nuclear power
\nwith all educative fields. The agency only acted after the
\nnuclear power project became public knowledge. Before that the
\npublic was kept in the dark about the agency's operations, except
\nfor radio isotope activities which proved useful.<\/p>\n
In fact, doubts have risen about the agency's actual knowledge
\nof nuclear technology, aside from theoretical knowledge and prior
\npractice of nuclear exercising equipment.<\/p>\n
The agency's most important nuclear reactor is located in
\nSerpong, West Java. It has a processing, storing and nuclear
\nwaste disposal unit.<\/p>\n
The board of executives of the Bina Lingkungan Hidup
\nIndonesia, which often attends the agency's meetings on the
\nvarious aspects of nuclear energy, claims the agency has no
\nprofessional basis for sophisticated nuclear power. The workings
\nof the agency runs on the wheels of bureaucracy. The agency
\nshould increase its system in all sectors to maximize its form.
\nPutting order in all bases should be recognized in the
\npreparations of the nuclear power bill. It should, at least, come
\nup with principles.<\/p>\n
To straighten out professionalism in nuclear technology, an
\ninstitute of nuclear technology should be established which could
\nchurn out reliable nuclear experts who number among the very few
\nin this country.<\/p>\n
AGUS MIFTACH<\/p>\n
Chairman DPP Indonesian<\/p>\n
Environmental Affairs<\/p>\n
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