A total of 58 students and faculty members from the Energy and Mining Polytechnic (PEP) Bandung conducted a study visit to the exploration drilling equipment facilities and heavy equipment workshops operated by the Center for Mineral, Coal, and Geothermal Resources (PSDMBP), the Geological Agency, on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025. This activity aimed to provide participants with firsthand exposure to the facilities and technologies utilized in geological resource exploration.

The program commenced in the Lantanum Room, Building B of the PSDMBP Laboratory, where the Infrastructure Service Team for Mineral, Coal, and Geothermal Investigations welcomed the delegation and delivered an introductory presentation. During this introductory session, the students were introduced to PSDMBP’s key facilities, particularly those related to exploration drilling and supporting infrastructure, including the heavy equipment workshop.

Following the briefing, participants were divided into several groups based on the designated visit locations. Some participants were directed to Building E, which houses various types of exploration drilling equipment, while others group proceeded to Building D, where geophysical instruments are stored, and another group was guided to Building F, which stored components of down-hole drilling machinery.

At each location, technical personnel from the Infrastructure Service Team provided in-depth explanations about the functions, specifications, and operational principles of the equipment. In Building E, the students can explored different drilling machines and learned about their mechanisms. In Building D, they were introduced to geophysical instruments such as the GPR-MALA and AMT-Zonge, along with their roles in subsurface detection. Meanwhile, in Building F, students had the opportunity to directly observe essential components such as drill rods, core barrels, and drill bits, supported by detailed technical explanations regarding their usage in drilling operations.

The visit was not only informative but also interactive. Students actively engaged with the technical staff by posing questions, which were addressed thoroughly and constructively. Through this field visit, it is expected that students gained valuable practical insights to complement and deepen their theoretical knowledge in the fields of energy and mining.

Mahasiswa PEP Bandung Belajar Langsung di Fasilitas PSDMBP

Sebanyak 58 orang mahasiswa dan staf pengajar dari Politeknik Energi dan Pertambangan (PEP) Bandung melakukan kunjungan studi ke fasilitas peralatan pemboran eksplorasi serta bengkel alat berat milik Pusat Sumber Daya Mineral, Batubara, dan Panas Bumi (PSDMBP), Badan Geologi, pada Rabu pagi, 25 Juni 2025. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman langsung tentang sarana dan teknologi yang digunakan dalam kegiatan eksplorasi sumber daya geologi.

Acara diawali di Ruang Lantanum, Gedung B Laboratorium PSDMBP, tempat Tim Kerja Pelayanan Sarana Penyelidikan Mineral, Batubara, dan Panas Bumi menyambut rombongan dan memberikan paparan umum. Dalam sesi pembekalan ini, para mahasiswa diperkenalkan dengan berbagai fasilitas milik PSDMBP, khususnya peralatan pemboran eksplorasi serta sarana pendukung berupa bengkel alat berat.

Setelah sesi pembekalan, peserta kunjungan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok berdasarkan tujuan lokasi kunjungan. Sebagian peserta diarahkan menuju ke Gedung E yang menyimpan berbagai jenis peralatan pengeboran eksplorasi, sebagian menuju Gedung D yang memuat perangkat geofisika, dan sebagian lain menuju Gedung F yang menampung komponen-komponen mesin bor bawah permukaan (down-hole).

Di setiap lokasi, staf teknis dari Tim Kerja Pelayanan Sarana memberikan penjelasan mengenai fungsi, spesifikasi, dan cara kerja masing-masing alat. Di Gedung E, mahasiswa mempelajari secara langsung mesin bor beserta pengoperasiannya. Di Gedung D, mereka diperkenalkan dengan alat-alat geofisika seperti GPR-MALA dan AMT-Zonge, berikut prinsip kerjanya dalam mendeteksi kondisi bawah permukaan. Sementara itu, di Gedung F, mahasiswa dapat mengamati secara langsung komponen-komponen penting seperti stang bor, core barrel, dan mata bor, lengkap dengan penjelasan teknis terkait fungsi dan aplikasinya dalam kegiatan pemboran.

Sudah pasti, kunjungan ini bersifat informatif sekaligus interaktif. Karena para mahasiswa aktif mengajukan pertanyaan seputar alat-alat yang ditampilkan, yang kemudian dijawab secara rinci oleh para staf teknis Tim Kerja Pelayanan Sarana Penyelidikan Mineral, Batubara, dan Panas Bumi. Melalui kunjungan ini, diharapkan para mahasiswa memperoleh wawasan praktis yang memperkaya pengetahuan teoritis mereka dalam bidang energi dan pertambangan.