CFD simulation of the magnetohydrodynamic flow inside the WCLL breeding blanket module
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.05.098
Abstract: Abstract The interaction between the molten metal and the plasma-containing magnetic field in the breeding blanket causes the onset of a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow. To properly design the blanket, it is important to quantify how… read more here.
Keywords: blanket; module; cfd simulation; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Helium bubble formation in Pb-16Li within the breeding blanket
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.05.100
Abstract: Abstract Helium is a by-product of the tritium formation reaction by neutron bombardment of lithium. The solubility of helium is estimated to be extremely low, which may result into gas pockets formation. These pockets then… read more here.
Keywords: helium bubble; blanket; bubble formation; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Systems Engineering approach in support to the breeding blanket design
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.11.016
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays the Systems Engineering (SE) methodology is applied in several fields of engineering and it represents a powerful interdisciplinary means to enable the realisation of complex systems taking into account the customer and Stakeholder´s… read more here.
Keywords: systems engineering; engineering; approach; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Neutronic assessments towards a comprehensive design of DEMO with DCLL breeding blanket
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2018.11.039
Abstract: Abstract On the way towards a comprehensive design of DEMO, step by step all the systems and components must be introduced as their definition or refinement progresses, in order to demonstrate the viability of a… read more here.
Keywords: towards comprehensive; design demo; comprehensive design; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Recent progress in developing a feasible and integrated conceptual design of the WCLL BB in EUROfusion project
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2019.03.040
Abstract: Abstract The water-cooled lithium-lead breeding blanket is in the pre-conceptual design phase. It is a candidate option for European DEMO nuclear fusion reactor. This breeding blanket concept relies on the liquid lithium-lead as breeder-multiplier, pressurized… read more here.
Keywords: water; lithium lead; conceptual design; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Systems engineering activities supporting the heating & current drive and fuelling lines systems integration in the European DEMO breeding blanket
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2019.111265
Abstract: Abstract This paper describes the contribution given by the application of the systems engineering approach to the European DEMO Breeding Blanket (BB) integration studies, focussing on the integration of Heating & Current Drive (H&CD) and… read more here.
Keywords: demo breeding; systems engineering; engineering; integration ... See more keywords
Test blanket modules (ITER) and breeding blanket (DEMO): History of major fabrication technologies development of HCLL and HCPB and status
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.111493
Abstract: Abstract Two breeding blanket concepts, the Helium-Cooled Lithium-Lead (HCLL) and the Helium-Cooled Pebble-Bed (HCPB), developed in Europe in the frame of DEMO and relevant TBM studies, present many similarities in terms of design and manufacturing.… read more here.
Keywords: blanket; demo; hcll; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Pre-analysis of the WCLL breeding blanket mock-up neutronics experiment at the frascati neutron generator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.111600
Abstract: Abstract The Water Cooled Lithium Lead (WCLL) is one of the breeding blanket (BB) concept candidate for the future European Demonstration Fusion Power Reactor (DEMO). In the frame of the EUROfusion Consortium, a WCLL BB… read more here.
Keywords: breeding blanket; pre analysis; wcll; mock ... See more keywords
Design and preliminary analyses of the new Water Cooled Lithium Lead TBM for ITER
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.111921
Abstract: Abstract In the European strategy, DEMO is the intermediate step between ITER and a commercial fusion power plant. In this framework, one of the goal of DEMO is to be a Breeding Blanket test facility.… read more here.
Keywords: blanket; demo; iter; breeding blanket ... See more keywords
Fabrication of HCPB breeding blanket components using the additive manufacturing processes of selective laser melting and cold spray
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.112026
Abstract: Abstract Different manufacturing routes are investigated at the KIT INR for the realization of First Walls (FW) and internal components for the Helium Cooled Pebble Bed (HCPB) nuclear fusion reactor component Breeding Blanket (BB). As… read more here.
Keywords: selective laser; fabrication; laser melting; additive manufacturing ... See more keywords
Development of anti-permeation and corrosion barrier coatings for the WCLL breeding blanket of the European DEMO
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2021.112453
Abstract: Abstract Tritium permeation from breeder material to the Water Coolant System (WCS) in Water Cooled Lithium Lead (WCLL) Breeding Blanket (BB) is one of the technological issues to be solved in the design of the… read more here.
Keywords: permeation; blanket; corrosion; european demo ... See more keywords