OAP launches TRADOS network for SMR nuclear power plant oversight

Thansettakij•Economy•4d ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of Atoms for Peace and nine partner agencies established the TRADOS network to standardize radiation measurement for future SMR power plants.

•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) and 9 partners founded the Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network (TRADOS).
•TRADOS aims to establish international standard radiation measurement systems to support the future use of Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
•The initiative aligns with the policy of Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
•TRADOS has developed a 5-year strategic and action plan for 2027–2031.

Overview

•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) and 9 partner agencies from the government, hospitals, educational institutions, and the private sector established the Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network (TRADOS).
•The Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network (TRADOS) was created to prepare safety oversight infrastructure for the future implementation of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.
•This action follows the policy of Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswat to upgrade the country's technological infrastructure.
•Dr. Rungrueang stated that the radiation measurement system will cover both internal and external human radiation measurements to protect the public, environment, medical personnel, and industrial workers.
•The Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network (TRADOS) has established a 5-year strategic and action plan for the period 2027–2031.
•The strategic plan includes developing radiation dosimetry standards, developing human resources in radiobiology and medical physics, and conducting joint research on advanced measurement technology.
•The Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network (TRADOS) aims to link laboratory networks to improve emergency response and elevate Thai laboratories to become a regional hub in the Asia-Pacific.
•Dr. Rungrueang noted that precise and international standard measurement systems will make the oversight of SMR power plants more efficient and build confidence for the public and regulators.

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Key Entities

Organization

Office of Atoms for Peace(สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ)ℹ️

The agency that established the TRADOS network in collaboration with partner agencies.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Office of Atoms for Peace.

Thailand Radiation Dosimetry Network(เครือข่ายการประเมินค่าปริมาณรังสีแห่งชาติ)

A network known as TRADOS established to standardize radiation measurement and support SMR safety oversight.

Person

Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswat(ศ.ดร.ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Dr. Rungrueang(นายแพทย์รุ่งเรือง)

An individual who provided details regarding the scope and importance of the TRADOS radiation measurement system.

Place

Asia-Pacific(เอเชียแปซิฟิก)ℹ️

The region where Thailand aims to become a hub for radiation dosimetry assessment.