Joint Study on the Nuclear Desalination Technology Development between Korea, Indonesia and IAEA and the Strengthening of Export Foundation of SMART Technology

An economic and technological feasibility study has been carried out jointly among KAERI, BATAN and IAEA for the construction/operation of SMART nuclear power and desalination plant in Madura Island, Indonesia. A successful completion of this study would bring forth the construction of SMART plant, which is being developed by KAERI, in Indonesia. It is also expected that a firm relationship would be developed between two countries for the extensive co-operation in the field of nuclear technology. Currently, SMART R and D Center is carrying out SMART pilot plant construction project in Korea and Indonesia. Through the completion of domestic project, reliability, safety and economics of SMART plant will be confirmed, which leads to export of SMART plants to Middle-East, Northern Africa and South-East Asian countries. Through this project, it is expected that we can contribute to IAEA's International Technology Co-operation Project for Sea Water Desalination.