สำนักงานราชบัณฑิตยสภา

145 สั นทั ด ศิ ริ อนั นต์ไพบูลย์, อั ฎฐารจ ชาวชน, เปี่ยมศั กดิ์ เมนะเศวต วารสารราชบัณฑิตยสถาน ปีที่ ๓๘ ฉบับที่ ๓ ก.ค.-ก.ย. ๒๕๕๖ Abstract Nuclear Power Plant: an Alternative for the Future Suntud Sirianuntapiboon Professor, Department of Environmental Technology, School of Energy Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Attarot Chaochon Professor, Department of Environmental Technology, School of Energy Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Paimsak Menasavek Fellow of the Academy of Science, The Royal Institute, Thailand Nuclear power is a clean and environmental friendly energy source. The possibility of using nuclear energy for electricity generation should be carefully considered in several aspects such as readiness to use high technology, educating the people, setting up the policy, and regulation including permission and control. The capability in treatment, disposal and management of the nuclear waste was another important factor to be considered. The economic and financial status for nuclear power plant development should be good enough. Moreover, the political will should be strong and is well accepted by the society. Finally, the management should strictly follow the safety rules and regulations without exception. Key words: Alternative energy, Nuclear energy, Nuclear plant, Nuclear reaction, Fission, Fusion