Risk Assessment of Experimental Power Reactor at the Early Stage in Developing Countries: Between Straight Tube and Helical Coil

Abstract

Research on renewable energy is an appropriate action to accommodate high needs of energy and to maintain economic stability. Experimental Power Reactor is a Hot Temperature Gas Reactor developed in Indonesia that utilizes steam to fulfill needs of electricity in isolated areas. Helical coil is the steam generator component that is needed to produce heat more efficiently compared to straight tube. The problem is that the utilization of the component can be said to be zero in Indonesia due to its general unavailability in markets. The complexity and low demand for helical coil causes the component to become rare. This study is aimed to analyze the risk of investment in renewable energy at the development stage. Reviewing relevant literatures and interviewing the experts have been done to figure out how far the development of renewable energy in Indonesia as well as the following risks. With consideration of efficiency and the projection of renewable energy in the future and without disregarding the development complexity, helical coil needs to be developed and utilized as a component in steam generators.