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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
T. Burgess, R. Haange, Y. Hattori, F. Heckendorn, F. Ozaki, K. Shibanuma, A. Tesini, G. Janeschitz, E. Martin, M. Sironi, J. Herndon, D. Maisonnier, E. Tada
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 34 | Number 3 | November 1998 | Pages 1144-1150
Remote Maintenance Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST98-A11963767
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ITER in-vessel components must be remotely handled and maintained due to their neutron activation. Components requiring regularly scheduled maintenance include the blanket shield modules, divertor cassettes and the various ancillary systems mounted in the vacuum vessel (VV) ports. Maintenance is predominantly performed by removing the component from the VV and transferring it to the hot cell facility where it is repaired or processed as waste. Component transfer, as well as remote handling (RH) equipment deployment, is performed with sealed transfer casks that are capable of connecting to the VV ports and hot cell while maintaining containment. An overview of the in-vessel remote maintenance requirements, techniques and equipment is presented.