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Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research

Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research. Seppo Karttunen, VTT Association Euratom-Tekes. Outline: Association Euratom-Tekes Briefly Research - Fusion Physics Research - Fusion Technology Fusion - Industry Summary.

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Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research

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  1. Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research Seppo Karttunen, VTTAssociation Euratom-Tekes Outline:Association Euratom-Tekes BrieflyResearch - Fusion PhysicsResearch - Fusion TechnologyFusion - IndustrySummary

  2. Fusion technology development for the international ITER project in collaboration with Finnish industry Focused participation in the accompanying EuropeanFusion Programme during ITER construction Fusion Association Euratom/Tekes - Briefly • Association Euratom-Tekes was established in 1995 • Finnish Fusion Research Unit: - VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland, - Universities: HUT, TUT, LUT, UH - collaboration with industry • Emphasis is in technology development (1/3 Phys & 2/3 Tech) • Yearly volume is about 4 M€, corresponding to 35 - 40 ppy

  3. Research - Fusion Physics Physics activities are focused on JET work: • JET fusion experiments and modelling - Transport studies and advanced scenarios - RF-heating and current drive (ICRF & LHCD) - Diagnostics (NPA) • Plasma-wall issues and coating technology- Material transport in SOL and SOL plasma modelling- Surface studies of JET divertor tiles- Tungsten coatings and "smart tiles" - ITER-like wall experiment in JET

  4. Research - Fusion Technology Fusion Technology R&D is focused on ITER vessel/in-vessel issues: • Fusion reactor materials research, - joining techniques (powder HIP, beam welding) - in-vessel multimetal structures for ITER - in-situ mechanical testing under neutron irradiation - NDE charaterisation of components and joints • Divertor Test Platform (DTP2) • Water hydraulic systems and virtual modelling for ITER RH-maintenance

  5. Fusion - Industry • In-vessel multimetal structures for ITER - first wall panel by powder HIP - 3D forming of vacuum vessel sectors • Superconducting wires for ITER - NbTi and Nb3Sn wires, test wires for ITER • Prototype of a welding/cutting robot - virtual modelling • Advanced coatings - tungsten, DLC, "smart tiles", Be ?

  6. Summary / Recommendations • You should find and agree who is Mr "Fusion" in Estonia - 100% commitment needed • Prepare 1 or 2 cost-share-actions (20% EU-support)- collaboration is important - Commission will help (Barry Green) - the goal is the Contract of Association (higher EU-support) • Start with your strong physics and technology areas - most likely some modification or adjustment needed - ITER is an additional platform to strenghten further your know-how • ITER argument - ITER is the most challenging technology project of mankind - ITER is a real technology driver / technology platform - small country can find its own niches

  7. EU Commission Research DG 23 Associations including Tekes EFDA = European Fusion Development Agreement Technology Programme Next Step Reactor - ITER Long Term Technology JET= Joint European Torus EU Fusion Programme Agreements: Contract of Association, EFDA, JIA, Staff Mobility, ITER, ELE CoA

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