{"id":5986,"date":"2026-09-10T13:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=5986"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:23:20","slug":"environmental-engineering-students-visit-the-thailand-institute-of-nuclear-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=5986","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Engineering Students Visit the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 7 September 2026, students in the Nuclear Waste Management Technology course, led by course instructor Associate Professor Dr Cheema Soralump, from the Department of Environmental Engineering, visited the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology, or TINT. The visit enabled students to learn about the institute\u2019s mission and its role in applying nuclear technology for the benefit of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/16-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/16-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/16-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/16-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/16-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/14-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/14-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/14-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/14-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/14-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This study tour gave students the opportunity to learn about research-reactor technology, radiation applications, nuclear technology, and systematic radioactive-waste management. Topics included waste classification, treatment, conditioning, storage, and safety control measures to prevent adverse impacts on workers, the public, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit connected classroom learning with practical work in engineering, safety, and regulatory oversight. 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