ITER Supplier Discusses Challenges of Materials
In an article on RenewableEnergyWorld.com, an official from a potential supplier of parts to the ITER fusion project discusses the challenges of creating materials capable of withstanding high temperatures in a fusion reactor. PLANSEE, an international metals manufacturer, is a finalist for a contract to become a key supplier of the ITER project, and they believe their materials can help ITER be successful. From the article:
Once the fusion plant has been taken into operation, any repairs represent a huge outlay in terms of time and money. Any downtime of the plant, no matter how short, is an expensive exercise. Only a perfect joint between the armor and the heat sink prevents overheating and damage to the divertor. PLANSEE has developed and patented its own joining process specifically for the nuclear fusion industry: “active metal casting”. This method ensures that heat is transmitted to the heat sink extremely efficiently and reliably.
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