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CFD Analysis and Optimization of the DEMO WCLL Central Outboard Segment Bottom-Cap Elementary Cell

Journal of Nuclear Engineering, 2022
In the design of magnetic confinement nuclear fusion power plants, the breeding blanket (BB) plays a crucial role since it must fulfil key functions such as tritium breeding, radiation-shielding, and removal of the heat power generated by the plasma. The
Lorenzo Melchiorri, Pietro Arena, Fabio Giannetti, Simone Siriano, Alessandro Tassone   +4 more
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Design of a Prototypical Mock-Up for the Experimental Investigation of WCLL First-Wall Performances

Energies, 2023
A large research effort is currently ongoing within the framework of the EUROfusion consortium for the study and design of a water-cooled lithium–lead (WCLL) breeding blanket (BB).
Pietro Maccari, Pietro Arena, Ranieri Marinari, Amelia Tincani, Alessandro Del Nevo   +4 more
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PbLi/Water Reaction: Experimental Campaign and Modeling Advancements in WPBB EUROfusion Project

Energies, 2023
The Water-Cooled Lithium–Lead blanket concept is a candidate breeding blanket concept for the EU DEMO reactor and it is going to be tested as one of the Test Blanket Modules (TBM) inside the ITER reactor.
Marica Eboli, Pietro Arena, Nicolò Badodi, Antonio Cammi, Cristiano Ciurluini, Vittorio Cossu, Nicola Forgione, Francesco Galleni, Fabio Giannetti, Bruno Gonfiotti, Daniele Martelli, Lorenzo Melchiorri, Carmine Risi, Alessandro Tassone, Alessandro Del Nevo   +14 more
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Model Development and Transient Analysis of the WCLL BB BOP DEMO Configuration Using the Apros System Code

Energies, 2021
Extensive modelling and analytical work has been carried out considering the water-cooled lithium–lead breeding blanket (WCLL BB) balance of plant (BOP) configuration of the demonstration power plant (DEMO) using the Apros system code, developed by VTT ...
Marton Szogradi, Sixten Norrman
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Advancements in Designing the DEMO Driver Blanket System at the EU DEMO Pre-Conceptual Design Phase: Overview, Challenges and Opportunities

Journal of Nuclear Engineering, 2023
The EU conducted the pre-conceptual design (PCD) phase of the demonstration reactor (DEMO) during 2014–2020 under the framework of the EUROfusion consortium.
Francisco A. Hernández, Pietro Arena, Lorenzo V. Boccaccini, Ion Cristescu, Alessandro Del Nevo, Pierre Sardain, Gandolfo A. Spagnuolo, Marco Utili, Alessandro Venturini, Guangming Zhou   +9 more
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Conceptual Design of the Steam Generators for the EU DEMO WCLL Reactor

Energies, 2023
In the framework of the EUROfusion Horizon Europe Programme, ENEA and its linked third parties are in charge of the conceptual design of the steam generators belonging to EU DEMO WCLL Breeding Blanket Primary Heat Transfer Systems (BB PHTSs).
Amelia Tincani, Cristiano Ciurluini, Alessandro Del Nevo, Fabio Giannetti, Andrea Tarallo, Claudio Tripodo, Antonio Cammi, Alessandra Vannoni, Marica Eboli, Tommaso Del Moro, Pierdomenico Lorusso, Luciana Barucca   +11 more
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3D MHD analysis of prototypical manifold for liquid metal blankets

Nuclear Fusion, 2023
The water-cooled lead lithium (WCLL) and the dual-cooled lead lithium (DCLL) are two of the breeding blanket (BB) concepts that the EUROfusion consortium is pursuing in the framework of the development of the fusion reactor industrial demonstrator DEMO ...
Simone Siriano, Fernando Roca Urgorri, Alessandro Tassone, Gianfranco Caruso   +3 more
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Preliminary estimates of tritium permeation and retention in the first wall of DEMO due to ion bombardment

Nuclear Materials and Energy, 2021
Tritium self-sufficiency presents a critical engineering challenge for DEMO, requiring efficient breeding and extraction systems, as well as minimizing tritium losses to the surrounding systems, such as plasma-facing components, vacuum vessel, cooling ...
R. Arredondo, K. Schmid, F. Subba, G.A. Spagnuolo   +3 more
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Transient analysis of a locked rotor/shaft seizure accident involving the EU-DEMO WCLL Breeding Blanket primary cooling circuits [PDF]

, 2023
The EU-DEMO Water-Cooled Lithium-Lead (WCLL) Breeding Blanket (BB) main subsystems to be cooled are the Breeder Zone (BZ) and the First Wall (FW). Each subsystem will be equipped with an independent Primary Heat Transfer System (PHTS).
C. Ciurluini, A. Del Nevo, M. D'Onorio, F. Giannetti, G. Caruso   +4 more
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Mechanical properties of several newly produced RAFM steels with Tungsten content in the range of 2 wt%

Nuclear Materials and Energy, 2020
The contribution of ENEA together with Rina-CSM to the Eurofusion programme “WPMAT-Advanced Seels” deals with the development of innovative RAFM steels able to withstand the critical temperatures typical of the different operational environments foreseen
C. Cristalli, L. Pilloni, O. Tassa, L. Bozzetto   +3 more
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