Conveners
Materials and Manufacturing: Session 1
- Mark Shannon (UKAEA)
Materials and Manufacturing: Session 2
- Yiqiang Wang (UKAEA)
Nuclear design codes and standards play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of systems, structures, and components in the nuclear industry. Developed by internationally recognized bodies (such as ASME, AFCEN, etc.) based on decades of operational experience and research, with extensive contributions from field experts, these standards reflect proven practices,...
The approach taken by Rolls-Royce Nuclear to justify the application of advanced manufacturing applied techniques to nuclear plant components, The components are classed to the ASME Section III nuclear design code as Class 1, which are used in the primary circuit and support systems of fission nuclear reactor plants. The manufacturing techniques covered are: Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) and...
Lead–lithium (PbLi) eutectic is a cornerstone material for fusion breeding blankets, serving both as a tritium breeder and neutron multiplier. It has emerged as the leading candidate across most liquid blanket concepts: forming the basis of the DCLL, WCLL, and HCLL designs in the EUROfusion DEMO programme; underpinning the WCLL blanket under evaluation in ITER’s Test Blanket Module programme;...
An overview of the current development and design concepts of the magnet systems needed to confine plasma in devices under construction and future fusion machines will be presented. Design concepts will include both low and high temperature superconductors. Design criteria and possible codes and standards which can be applied during conception, development and construction of these complex...
The University of Manchester has an established and growing presence in the fusion space. We are currently a partner of the Fusion Power Centre for Doctoral Training and the lead institute of the new Fusion Engineering CDT. This demonstrates our excellent capabilities in translating from low TRL level research to a position where codes and standards can be developed. We are also part of the...
One of the largest factors severely limiting the anticipated pace to realize fusion on the grid is the development of a set of basic fusion materials, qualified and validated in expensive irradiation campaigns. Initiated by an international working group, Clean Air Task Force’s “Material Database for Fusion” (MatDB4Fusion) aims to collect all kinds of material properties data which are...
EPRI was established as an independent, nonprofit research organization to deliver technical solutions and address emerging R&D needs to support the delivery of safe, affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for the public benefit. EPRI’s mission is primarily executed through the application of R&D by member utilities and other providers of electricity and energy resources. As an...
In order to advance to the construction and operation of a Fusion Pilot Plant (FPP), numerous engineering and technology advancements are required. In order to de-risk the design and operation of an FPP, as well as to qualify materials and components, a number of test stands have been considered for construction. These include a Fusion Prototypic Neutron Source, a Blanket Test Facility, a...
