The SSC RIAR high-flux research reactors: experience and possibilities of testing materials and mock-ups for fusion

A significant part of the operation parameters of the high power loaded elements of a fusion reactor can be reproduced in a high-flux fission reactors with considerable neutron spectrum hardness. This paper presents basic characteristics of the SM and BOR-60 high-flux reactors that are being current...

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Published in:Fusion engineering and design 2003-09, Vol.69 (1), p.409-417
Main Authors: Melder, R.R., Chakin, V.P., Pokrovsky, A.S., Shchuchkin, A.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beryllium
Capsule
Copper alloys
Divertor plate
High-flux reactor
Irradiation
Mock-ups
Neutron fluence
Radiation damage
Swelling
Temperature
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Summary:A significant part of the operation parameters of the high power loaded elements of a fusion reactor can be reproduced in a high-flux fission reactors with considerable neutron spectrum hardness. This paper presents basic characteristics of the SM and BOR-60 high-flux reactors that are being currently under operation at RIAR as well as some examples of their usage for scientific programs performed for validation of radiation resistance of structural materials and mock-ups of some fusion reactor units. In particular, at present the program on the examination of developed copper alloys, welded and brazed joints of copper//steel type after irradiation in the SM reactor is performed for validation of the ITER divertor plate. Beryllium of various grades is examined for DEMO reactor blanket. A unique experiment was performed on simulation of expected operation conditions of the ITER divertor plate using mock-ups under fission reactor conditions.
ISSN:0920-3796
1873-7196
DOI:10.1016/S0920-3796(03)00392-2