Reflections on 9-years of JAEA R&D activities in Fukushima

日本原子力研究開発機構の福島における9年間の研究開発の振り返り

中山 真一 

Nakayama, Shinichi

日本原子力研究開発機構は、福島第一原子力発電所事故直後に広域の放射線サーベイと環境の除染試験に着手し、2年後には事故を起こしたサイトの廃止措置に係る研究開発にも乗り出した。9年間の研究開発ともに、並行して行ってきた人材育成について紹介する。さらに、この9年間に、筆者が会議や専門家との議論を通して、緊急時対応として考慮すべきと考えた事柄に言及する。

JAEA has been missioned to deploy technical support for post-accident environmental remediation and decommissioning of the disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Immediately after the 2011 nuclear accident, JAEA launched the environmental decontamination projects, and radiation measurement for a wide range of areas. In 2015, JAEA stepped up research and development to support decommissioning of the crippled nuclear reactors and contaminated power station site. JAEA's R&D charge covers a wide range of differing technologies and disciplines needed for decommissioning. The decommissioning and environmental remediation will be a long lasting endeavor, and development of the necessary human resources is essential. JAEA's R&D sites could serve as a platform for domestic and international human resource development through training and education.