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Fusion Energy Technology R&D Priorities examines the current landscape of fusion technology. With a strong focus on technological advances, the book considers technical challenges and priorities to further the development of fusion research.Beginning with an introduction to fusion technology res...

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Altri autori: El-Guebaly, Laila (Redattore)
Natura: Elettronico eBook
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Amsterdam ; Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, [2025]
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Sommario:
  • Front Cover
  • Fusion Energy Technology R&D Priorities
  • Fusion Energy Technology R&D Priorities
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • About the editor
  • Preface
  • 1
  • Introduction
  • References
  • 2
  • Overview of basic magnetic fusion concepts
  • Typical configurations of seven magnetic confinement concepts
  • Worldwide tokamak experimental facilities
  • Fusion radiation environment and heat loads
  • Technology readiness levels
  • Fusion licensing and regulations
  • Worldwide timeline for fusion energy
  • References
  • 3
  • Fusion materials R&D
  • 3.1
  • Status and future development of Japanese reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel F82H
  • Introduction
  • Key microstructural feature of F82H
  • Fabrication and application
  • On-going R&D activities
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • References
  • 3.2
  • Status of European reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel EUROFER97
  • Historic background
  • Production of semifinished products
  • Applications
  • In-vessel components of fusion power plants (DEMO and beyond)
  • ITER European test blanket module
  • Accelerator facilities
  • Ongoing activities/research
  • Manufacturing
  • Joining and heat treatment
  • TBM fabrication
  • Licensing, codes and standards, materials property handbook for EUROFER97
  • Production and fine-tuning
  • Material compatibility and technology validation
  • Irradiation data
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • References
  • 3.3
  • Status of U.S. reduced activation bainitic steel
  • Introduction
  • Applications
  • Ongoing activities/research
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of bainitic steels for fusion energy
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 3.4
  • Tungsten alloys R&D program at KIT
  • Ongoing activities/research
  • Powder injection molding (pure and doped tungsten)
  • Lamination (pipes and plates)
  • Electron beam melting (EBM)
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • References
  • 3.5
  • Tungsten heavy alloys
  • Ongoing activities/research
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • Credit
  • References
  • 3.6
  • Dispersion-strengthened tungsten alloy composites
  • Research and on-going activities
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • References
  • 3.7
  • Tungsten alloy developments in Japan
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • 3.8
  • SiC/SiC composites
  • Introduction
  • Applications
  • Status of material development
  • Challenges and R&D priorities
  • References
  • 3.9
  • Vanadium alloys
  • Introduction
  • Applications and requirements
  • Candidate alloys and fabrication technology
  • Joining, coating, and compatibility
  • Ongoing effort for further improvement of vanadium alloy properties
  • Future R&D priorities for the commercialization of fusion energy
  • He effects
  • Dissimilar joining
  • Coating and compatibility in other coolant systems