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Progress

and Status of ITER Solid Breeder Test Blanket Module in China

Progress

and Status of ITER Solid Breeder Test Blanket Module in China

Presented By:

Kaiming Feng(Southwestern Institute of Physics, Chengdu, China)

Presented at 14th International Workshop on

Ceramic Breeder Blanket Interaction, Sep. 6-8, 2006, Petten, The Netherlands

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Outline

I. Background

II. Progress and Status

III. R&D Plans

IV. Summary

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Development and test different ideas of ITER-TBM, it should be one of the aims of the ITER Project.

China plans to develop own TBM concept for testing during ITER operation period based on China’s DEMO definition and development strategy.

The preliminary design and performance analysis of HC-SB TBM have been carried out. The final DDDshave been finished, moreover, related R&D plans are proposed.

I. I. Background

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Two options of breeding blanket with ceramic and lead lithium-lead breeders might be chosen as China’s DEMO blanket concepts.

Selection of DEMO Blanket in China

HC-SB DEMO Blanket(SWIP) DFLL DEMO Blanket(ASIPP)

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Selected HCSB-DEMO Parameters

Chinese HC-SB Demo ParametersFusion power/electric power, (MW) 2000 / ~ 600MWeMajor radius, (m) 7.0mMinor radius ,(m) 2.0-2.5mNeutron wall load ,(MW/m2) ~ 2.0Surface heating ,(MW/m2) ~0.3-0.5Tritium breeding ratio ,(TBR) >1.1Availability, (%) 50-70Divertor peak load, (MW.a/m2) 8.0 (water-cooled)Plasma operation mode Continuous

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Basic Options on China TBM

Solid Breeder Blanket might be a basic option and first candidate in China. The lithium-lead breeding blanket is also recommendable concept.

We are also interested in other TBM concepts, such as, water-cooled solid breeder concept, etc.

China is proposing two TBM concepts (HCSB, DFLL) to be tested in one port, with a unified design of auxiliary systems.

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II. Design ProgressII. Design Progress

of of CH CH HCHC--SB ITERSB ITER--TBMTBM

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Originally Design of CH HC-SB TBM �2004 Version, ¼

Port,Integration design�

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1-beryllium armor, 2-multiplier zone, 3-sidewall, 4-U-shaped shell, 5-cooling pipes, 6-breeder zone, 7-backplane, 8-He coolant(hot leg), 9-measure access, 10-attachment, 11-purged, 12-He coolant (cold leg)

Outline view for CH originally HCSB-TBM design

Be

SolidBreeder

Back-plane

He He

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Modified Design of HC-SB TBM (2005 Version, 3x3 Modularization Design)

Configuration: BOT

Be armor:

2 mm

Max Temp. 514OC

First wall thickness:

30 mm

Material: LAFM

Max T: 506OC

Coolingtube:

18x14.5mm

Unit cells: 3X3 sub-modules

He pressure:

8 MPa

Configuration: BOT

Be armor:

2 mm

Max Temp. 514OC

First wall thickness:

30 mm

Material: LAFM

Max T: 506OC

Coolingtube:

18x14.5mm

Unit cells: 3X3 sub-modules

He pressure:

8 MPa

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Modification Design of HCSB-TBM �2006, ½

Port, 3x6 Modularization Design�

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Black-plate Design

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Connection of Components,gap

FW attachment

Cross-section of Sub-moduleGap structure

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Assembly of HC-SB TBM in port frame

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first wall grid sub-module backplate

support plate

Be pebble bed

Li4

SiO4

pebble bed

He supply pipe

He return pipe

purge gas supply pipe

purge gas return pipe

flexible support

shear key

3-D sketch map

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Schematic views of Coolant flow

Coolant flow in the sub-module

Coolant flow in FW

Coolant Flow Direction

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HCSB TBM integrated assembly (Common share the ancillary system)

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HC-SB TBM Auxiliary System

HC-SB

TBMHC-SB

TBMHCS CPS

VV Port Cell TWCS vault

Tritium Building

BC

TES

TMS

NMS

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HC-SB TBM Auxiliary Sub-system Design

21Flow scheme of the HCS system

HC-SB TBM

3 . 5 x2.5m2

Dust filter

Main HX

recuperator

Electric heater

Circulator

Valve

Draft layout of the helium cooling subsystem in the TCWS

TWCSHCSTBM

Helium Cooling System (HCS)

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Neutron Measurement System (NMS)

Schematic diagram of neutron fluxes and spectra measurement system

micro-fission chamber

micro-fission chamber assembly 23Space Arrangement in TCWS for HCS subsystem

Space requirement:

A minimum net foot print area of 16 m2 in the TCWS vault, 0.5m3 in transfer cask, will be needed

Space requirement:

A minimum net foot print area of 16 m2 in the TCWS vault, 0.5m3 in transfer cask, will be needed

HCS TMS TES

CPS NMS TCWS27

Coolant Purification System (CPS)

1

3 a

4

6 a 6b

7a 7 b

8

£¹

He , 30 0 ¡æ

3 00 ¡æ

H e, 1 0M P a

5

E S

E S

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1 0

H e

2 a2 b

Layout of the CPS

Flow chart of the CPS

2200

1500

1200

1£ -gas flow controller; 2a/2b£ -impurities getter bed; 3a/3b£ -tritium getter bed; 4£ -heater; 5£ -cooler; 6a/6b£ -buffer bank; 7a/7b£ -ionization chamber;

8£ -gas chromatograph9—circulator; 10—ZrCo bed

Space requirement:A space of 1500mm¡ Á1200mm¡ Á2200mm (L¡ ÁW¡ ÁH) is neededfor its assembly, maintenance and operation of the CPS.

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Tritium Extraction Subsystem (TES)

4b

9 b

34 a

E S

6

7

8 a 8 b

9 a 1 0

1 1 a

1 2

E S

1 3 a

1 4 b

1 4 a

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1 6

H2

T r i t i u m E x t r a c t i o n S y s t e m fo r T B M

1 3 b

1 3 c

4 c

1

2 a

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1 T B M2 a /2 b F i l t e r3 C o o le r4 a /4 b / 4 c I o n i za t i o n C h a m b e r5 C o ld T ra p6 W at e r C o l l e c to r7 R ec u p e r a to r8 a /8 b M o le c u l a r S ie v e s9 a /9 b / 9 c B u ff e r1 0 H o t M g B e d1 1 a /1 1 b C o m p r e ss o r1 2 P d /A g P e r m e a te r1 3 a /1 3 b /1 3 c G e t t e r B e d1 4 a /1 4 b I SS1 5 H e a te r1 6 M a k e - u p U n i t

Ch e c k v av l eOp e n v a vl eCl o s ed va v l ePr e s su r e r e du c i n g v a v le

E S Ev a c ua t io n sy s t e m

¡À ¡À

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V 1V 2

Flow chart of the TES sub-system Lay-out of the TES sub-system

Space Requirement:The TES system must be installed in a glove box.

The size of the Glove Box is: 5.5m¡ Á1.2m¡ Á5.5m (L¡ ÁW¡ ÁH).30

Tritium Measurement System (NMS)

The schematic of the gas flow calorimeter

Flow chart of the TMS

Layout of the TMS

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Neutronics Measurement System (NMS)

Schematic diagram of neutron diagnostic system

micro-fission chamber

micro-fission chamber assembly

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Tritium Measurement System (TMS)

Flow chart of the TMS The schematic of the gas flow calorimeter

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Items NT-TBM EM-TBMConfiguration BOT (Breeder Out of Tube) Modules: 3×6 Sub-modules Modules: 3×6 Sub-modules

First wall areaNeutron wall loadingSurface heat flux

0.4844 m(W)×1.7600 m(H) 0.803 m2. 0.78 MW/m2

0.3 MW/m2

(normal condition)0.5 MW/m2

(extreme condition)

(Vertical). 0 0.1 MW/m2

(normal condition)0.3 MW/m2

(extreme condition)

Total heat deposition surface heat flux included 0.76 MW 0.177 MW

Globe TBR Lithium orthosilicate, Li4

SiO4 0.63 (3-D), 80% Li-6

Tritium production rate ITER operation condition 1.70 ×10-2

g/d

Sub-module dimension (P)×

(T) ×

(R) 253 mm×130mm×420 mm 253 mm×130mm×420 mm

Ceramic breeder

(Li4

SiO4

)One sizeThicknessMax. Temperature

Diameter: 1 mm, pebble bed90 mm (four zones)742 �

SiC

pebble bed, 01 mm

Neutron multiplier(Beryllium)

Two sizeThicknessMax. Temperature

Diameter: 0.5~1 mm, Pebble bed200 mm(five zones)613 �

Al pebble bed, 0.5~1 mm

Be armor ThicknessMax. Temperature

2mm550 �

2mm514 �

Structure Material Ferritic steelMax. Temperature

LAFM537 �

LAFM506 �

Coolant helium (He)

Pipes size

PressurePressure dropTemperature range (inlet/outlet)Mass flowDiameter (OD/ID)

8 MPa0.22 MPa300/500 �0.99 kg/s85/80 mm

8 MPa0.051 MPa 300/411 �0.62 kg/s85/80 mm

He purge flow (He) PressurePressure drop

0.12 MPa0.02 MPa

Design parameters for the HC-SB TBM

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III. Performance Analysis III. Performance Analysis for HCSB ITERfor HCSB ITER--TBMTBM

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3-D MCNP Model for Neutronics

Calculation

•planform

view

ITER side view 20o planform

view

TBM ITER side view planform

view

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Performance Analysis for HC-SB TBM

Temperature distribution of FW Temperature distribution of sub-module

Stress distribution of FW Stress distribution of sub-module

Temperature on Flow Channel

The stress distribution

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Safety Analysis of HCSB-TBM Design

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Safety Analysis of CH HC-SB TBM (cont.)? activity and decay heat analysis

Total activity generated and contribution from each material

Total afterheat generated from each material

A total activity of 5.43×105 Ci is attained at shutdown with a contribution of 5.39¡ Á105Ci from the structure, 3.7×103Ci from the Li4SiO4.

At shutdown, the total decay heat is ~8.77¡ Á10-3 MW with a contribution of 8.71¡ Á10-3 MW and 6.36¡ Á10-5 MW from structure material and Li4SiO4, respectively.

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Safety Analysis for CH HC-SB TBM (cont.)? LOCA and reliability analysis

Pressure transients from different models vs. time

Temperature changes of materials after the end of blow-down

LOCA analysis shows depressurization of the TBM helium coolant occurs within 10 to 15 s. Contribution to the pressure build-up in the VV is small (17.8 kPa). Tritium and activation products released from the TBM into the VV are insignificant compared to the total amount mobilized from non-TBM components. The TBM FW temperature can be kept, after the disruption burst has decayed variant to the reference case, with postulated unlimited steam access to the pebble beds, the estimated hydrogen production is the order of g only and the chemical heat is negligible.

Deformation Equivalent Stress

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Safety Analysis for CH HC-SB EM-TBM (cont.)? Preliminary LOFA analysis for EM-TBM

e=0. 7

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

0. 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000Ti me/ s

Temp

erat

ure/

o C

Fi r st Wal lBack Wal lHot t est Poi nt

e=0. 3

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

0. 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000Ti me/ s

Temp

erat

ure/

o C

Fi r st Wal lBack Wal lHot t est Poi nt

Plasma no disruption: ex-vessel TBM coolant leaks

The two figures show temperature changes of materials after loss of flow accident. The smaller heat radiation emissivity of material is , the rapider temperatures of material increase. Under this accident condition, the auxiliary cool system is necessary to decrease the temperature of TBM shell.

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Plasma disruption: in-vessel TBM coolant leaks

e=0. 7

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

0. 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000Ti me/ s

Temp

erat

ure/

o C

Fi r st Wal lBack Wal lHot t est Poi nt

e=0. 3

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

0. 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000Ti me/ s

Temp

erat

ure/

o C

Fi r st Wal lBack Wal lHot t est Poi nt

Safety Analysis for CH HC-SB EM-TBM (cont.)? Preliminary LOCA analysis for EM-TBM

This figure shows temperature changes of materials after the end of blow-down. When heat radiation emissivity of material is 0.7, the peaking value of FW is about 623 OC at the transient time of about 1s.

This figure shows temperature changes of materials after the end of blow-down. When heat radiation emissivity of material is 0.3, the peaking value of FW is about 623OC, too, at the transient time of about 1s. But curves have different change trends after 1000s.

Activation & afterheat Reliability

analysis E-M calculation model

E-M analyses LOCA analyses LOFA analyses

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E-M Calculation Model

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EM Analysis for the Centered Disruption

The maximum stresses components The maximum induced eddy currents The EM torque of the total TBM module

The distributions of the induced eddy currentsThe distributions of stresses in toroidal direction The distributions of shear stresses in radial and toroidal direction

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Safety analysis /RELAP5 ApplicationSouthwestern I nstitute of Physics,China

ITER SWIP TBM GROUP

Piping hydrodynamic model Piping between HCS components

Southwestern I nstitute of Physics,China

ITER SWIP TBM GROUP

Be BeBe Be BeHe HeHe He He He He HeHe

Li4S

iO4

Li4S

iO4

Li4S

iO4

Li4S

iO4

radi al

pol oi dal

FW

Sub Module under modeled

Pipe

Model of main inlet manifold Model of First Wall(Poloidal-radial)

Model of intermediate manifolds

Southwestern I nstitute of Physics,China

ITER SWIP TBM GROUP

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 70

100

200

300

400

500

600

Pum

p ve

loci

ty(ra

d/s)

Time(s)

pump

0 2 4 6 8 10

0

5

10

15

20

Mas

s flo

w ra

te(K

g/s)

Time(s)

TBM inlet TBM outlet valve 201

5. Results of in-box LOCA for EM HCSB TBM

Pump velocity of in-box LOCA Mass flow rate of in-box LOCA

Southwestern I nstitute of Physics,China

ITER SWIP TBM GROUP

Temperature of Steady State Pressure of Steady State

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

Tem

pera

ture

(?)

Time(s)

Circulator FW outlet Sub module inlet TBM inlet TBM outlet

4. Results of Steady State EM HCSB TBM

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 1807.97x106

7.98x106

7.99x106

8.00x106

8.01x106

8.02x106

8.03x106

8.04x106

8.05x106

8.06x106

8.07x106

Pre

ssur

e(P

a)

Time(s)

Circulator FW outlet Sub module inlet TBM inlet TBM outlet

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MCNPMCNP

3-D model3-D

modelSourcedata

Sourcedata

Nucleardata

Nucleardata

MC-FDKRMC-FDKR

FDKRFDKR

Decayγ

-sourceDecay

γ

-source

FDKR-MCFDKR-MC

INPUT DATAINPUT DATA

ACTIVATION & DECAY

DATA

ACTIVATION & DECAY

DATA

MCNP-

FDKR3-D Activation Calculation

Code

Decayγ

-sourceDecay

γ

-source

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VI. R&D Plans on HCSB-TBMVI. R&D Plans on HCSB-TBM

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Relevant R&D plansSystem Integration, Out-pile R&D• Module fabrication technology•

Thermo-mechanical integrity of module•

Thermo-mechanical performance•

Thermal hydraulic research

System Integration, Out-pile R&D• Module fabrication technology•

Thermo-mechanical integrity of module•

Thermo-mechanical performance•

Thermal hydraulic research

In-pile R&D

Breeder/multiplier development

Irradiation technology development

Irradiation tests of blanket partial mockup

In-pile R&D

Breeder/multiplier development

Irradiation technology development

Irradiation tests of blanket partial mockup

Tritium Recovery System Development

Process and system development

for hydrogen pump,

Coolant purification system

Tritium Recovery System Development

Process and system development

for hydrogen pump,

Coolant purification system

Neutronics

/ Tritium Production

Tests with 14MeV neutrons

Neutronics

performance of blanket

mockup and improvement of analysis accuracy

Neutronics

/ Tritium Production

Tests with 14MeV neutrons

Neutronics

performance of blanket

mockup and improvement of analysis accuracy

Material Development

Irradiation data of structure materials (CLAF), etc.

Environmental effect, etc.

Material Development

Irradiation data of structure materials (CLAF), etc.

Environmental effect, etc.

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Development Strategy for the structural materials

Two sorts of structural materials will be focused on:-

RAFM for ITER-TBM and DEMO-TBM(1) Data base to support the design,(2) Goal: support the fabrication in future

-

Low activation V-based alloys(1) For advanced fusion reactor blanket concept(2) Basic study on mechanism

Budget (Total is about 4 M$)-

A small part is from the Nuclear Energy Project.-

Others will be supported by the MOST, as one of the projects in

ITER program.Collaborations

-

SWIP and ASIPP will be the leading institutes in China-

CIAE, IMR, NPIC and Universities will join. -

International, join IFMIF.

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R&D of China RAFM �CLF-series�

(1) Chemical Composition, wt%

C Mn S P Cr Ni Mo V Nb Cu W O N Ta

CLF-1(F82)

0.037 0.10 0.0006 0.0041 8.32 0.023 0.009 0.16 0.02 <0.02 - 0.001

60.00

2-

CLF-2(Eurofer97)

0.025 0.28 0.0006 0.0040 8.69 - - 0.18 - <0.02 1.11 0.005 0.00

20.10

(2) Mechanical propertyType Tensile strength

σb (MPa)Yield strengthσ0.2 (MPa)

Tensile ductilityδ

(%)Impact ductility, Ak

(J/cm2)

CLF-1 (~15%CW) 495.0 365.0 33.2 >300

CLF-2 (~15%CW) 528.3 435.0 25.8 >300

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Development of Neutron Multiplier(Be)

Main Chemical Composition of CH 2# and US S-65C**

China has also large yielding capacity of Be and relevant experiences of neutron multiplier.China has built Be fabrication and manufactory in Ningxia Orient Non-ferrous Metal Group Co. A new project, to develop high quality Be in China, is being implemented for ITER project.

Type No. Elements (wt.%)Be BeO Fe C Al Mg

Grade 2# (CH) 99 0.80 0.05 - 0.075 0.015

S-65C VHP (US) 99 1.0 0.08 0.1 0.060 0.060

Presentator�
Presentatienotities�
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Solid Breeder TechnologyChina has studied tritium-processing technology supported by

national fusion program for many years. Knowledge accumulated in

this field is useful for the TBM tritium technology.

Two kinds of ceramic breeder( Li4

SiO4 , Li2

TiO3

), are developing in China.

Fabrication sample of the Li4

SiO4

pebblesFabrication of the ceramic powder

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Fabrication

and Experiment of Ceramic Pebbles***

Diameter: 1~5mmRelative density:60~80%T.D.Crushing load:30~70N

Diameter: 1~5mmRelative density: 60~80%T.D.Crushing load: 30~70N

γ-

LiAlO2

Li2

ZrO3

Li4

SiO4

Diameter: 1mmRelative density: 90%T.D.

***Contribution from CAEP

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Irradiation Test on High Flux Reactors

China has built a High Flux Engineering Test Reactor

(HFETR) in the China Institute of Nuclear Power (CINP) . HFETR is a largest one in Asia.

Neutron Flux: Thermal neutrons :

6.2×1014

n/cm2•sec; (E<0.625eV)Fast neutrons :

1.7 ×1015

n/cm2•sec; (E>0.625eV)235U of 90% enriched in U fuel.

Total power: 125 MW (th)

In addition, there are two sets experiment reactors with power of 20MW and 40MW are constructing in CIAE and CAEP of China.

These facilities and their ability are useful for the irradiation experiment of the TBM structure materials, tritium breeders, neutron multiplier etc. High Flux Engineering Test Reactor

(HFETR)

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Measurement and control system

Optical pyrometer(300-3000 �)

CCD View Electron-gun and pump system

Main parameters:•

Pressure: 1-2×10-3

Pa (e-

gun chamber), 2-4 ×10-3

Pa (main chamber).•

Power: max. 3kW (60kV, 50mA).•

E-beam: Gaussian distribution, max. spot: ~φ20mm (ellipse).

High Heat Flux Tests

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HIP Technology development

Cu/SS +SS tubes, 80x240

850oC/120MPa/3hr

The technology is based on drilling holes and HIPing.

Tensile strength is more than 260MPa.

CuCrZr/316L-HIP weld module

Supersonic wave detector

1. NDT method for flat interface of Cu-SS

2. NDT method for the interface of Cu-SS tube

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High Temperature He Experiment Loop

High Temperature He Experiment Loop

A High Temperature He Experiment Loop

(HTHEL)with 700 OC and 8-

10 MPa, which is useful for HC-SB TBM design and R&D activities, is proposed to be built in SWIP.

He Test Loop for HTGRTemp.: 900 OC, Total Power: 10MW Pressure: 3 MPa

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Proposed test facilities prior to TBMs installation in ITER

Facilities name Main objectives Parameters Location

A high temperature He Experiment Loop based on China HTGR technologies.

TBM mock-ups test 500-700 OC and 8-10 MPa

(adjustable)SWIP/ Under construction

A facility for high heat flux properties test

Evaluation of plasma

facing materials and

components

Max. power density: 20 MW/m2,Active cooling, control of the temperature of coolant from RT-

150

SWIP/ Under construction

High Flux Engineering Test Reactor (HFETR)

Materials Test Thermal neutrons : 6.2×1014

n/cm2•sec; (E<0.625eV)Fast neutrons : 1.7 ×1015

n/cm2•sec; (E>0.625eV)

CINP/ (existing)

Facilities of tritium extraction, purification, permeation , and test

Tritium extraction and recovery experiment from the purge gas

and coolant.

TBD CAEP,CIAE & SWIP (planning)

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Tritium technologies-

Tritium extraction & purification-

Tritium control and ISS-

Tritium loop qualification-

Tritium permeation barriersCeramic breeder technologies

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Fabrication; -

Performance test;-

Simulation and modeling;-

Irradiation test.Thermo-mechanics and helium flow testTest of on the pebble bed thermo-mechanics and helium flow

stability and distribution by means of a high temperature, high pressure He test loop.

Expected Collaboration on R&D

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IV. SummaryIV. SummarySolid Breeder Blanket should be the basic option and first candidate in China. The progress and status of CH HC-SB TBM since 2004 are introduced briefly.

Under the cooperation with domestic institutes, a update designdescription document (DDD) have been completed. The preliminary safety analysis reports will be submitted by the end of this year.

Preliminary R&D program as well as the collaboration expected with other Parties are presented.

Some key technologies are to be implemented, such as high temperature He experimental loop, Low-activation material (CLF), high qualified beryllium, HIP welding technology, optimized lithium ceramic breeder, etc.

Relevant R&D on the key techniques are being preformed intensively and systematically with the cooperation of domestic and international institutions and companies.

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Thank you for your attention!

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4521th IAEA FEC Conference will be hold in

Chengdu International Conference Center, Oct.16-20, 2006