Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research

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Overview of the Finnish Fusion Research
Seppo Karttunen, VTTAssociation
Euratom-Tekes
OutlineAssociation Euratom-Tekes
BrieflyResearch - Fusion PhysicsResearch -
Fusion TechnologyFusion - IndustrySummary
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Fusion Association Euratom/Tekes - Briefly

• Fusion technology development for the
  international ITER project in collaboration with
  Finnish industry
• Focused participation in the accompanying
  EuropeanFusion Programme during ITER
  construction

• 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

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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

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Research - Fusion Technology

• Fusion Technology RD 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

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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 ?

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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

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EU Fusion Programme
Agreements Contract of Association, EFDA, JIA,
Staff Mobility, ITER, ELE
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