The Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is intensifying efforts to promote nuclear-based Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as a cornerstone of industrial quality assurance and innovation across key national sectors. The initiative aims to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency while ensuring that critical materials and components remain undamaged during inspection.
Speaking at the Indonesia Research and Innovation Expo (InaRI Expo) 2025 held at the Jakarta International Expo, Syaiful Bakhri, Head of the Nuclear Energy Research Organization at BRIN, highlighted the long-standing and evolving role of NDT in industrial applications. “NDT technology has been used in various sectors and continues to evolve,” he said.
NDT, which employs radiation to produce detailed internal images of materials, enables the inspection of pipes, metals, engines, and structural components without the need for dismantling. This makes it a vital technology for industries such as energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, where safety and quality assurance are paramount.
BRIN is continuing to strengthen research and innovation in nuclear-based NDT, positioning it as a national competency that supports industrial independence. “With further development, there will be more collaborations, research, and new applications that we can develop together,” Syaiful added.
He further emphasized the importance of broader collaboration, stating, “NDT technology should be a key technology for us, not only for BRIN, but also for industry, universities, and the community.”
Among BRIN’s academic partners, Trisakti University’s Faculty of Earth and Energy Technology (FTKE) has been active in advancing NDT applications for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) research. FTKE lecturer Rini Setiati explained, “For example, when injecting fluid to change the properties of oil in the formation, we use neutron tomography to view the internal condition of the sample non-invasively.”
Abu Khalid Rivai, Head of BRIN’s Nuclear Beam Analysis Technology Research Center (PRTABN), also emphasized the strategic value of NDT in ensuring industrial safety and reliability. “NDT technology is key to ensuring operational safety and efficiency,” he said.
Rivai underlined the importance of collaborative research involving BRIN, universities, and industry players to develop human resources and expertise in nuclear-based materials testing.
Through its growing innovation ecosystem, BRIN aims to accelerate the adoption of nuclear technology in industrial inspection, strengthening national competitiveness and promoting technological self-reliance.
