VNS Is to Carry Out Integrated Component Testing in High Duty Factor Fusion Operation (Abdou)
- Test fusion materials/blanket/divertor in a reactor-relevant environment
- Obtain lifetime data on materials integrated in components
- Develop component capabilities at low extrapolation risks
- Demonstrate operation of a safe, reliable, and environmentally attractive fusion system (Cheng et al.)
- Fusion energy components encompass
- Vacuum, heat and particle removal, plasma control
- Radiation protection for components, personnel and public
- Fuel production in closed cycle
- Conversion of plasma output to useful energy and other products
- VNS Performance Required
- 1-2 weeks continuous operation with WL = 1-2 MW/m2
- total fluence = 4-6 MW-yr/m2 over 10 m2 in total testing area