Brazed Graphite for Actively Cooled Plasma-Facing Components in Tore Supra — Description, Tests, and Performance
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Fusion Technology
- Vol. 19 (4) , 2041-2048
- https://doi.org/10.13182/fst91-a29338
Abstract
The graphite-based first wall of Tore Supra is designed to sustain particle and heat exhausts under steady-state conditions (additional power of 25 MW and 30-s pulse duration). Therefore, state-of-the-art brazing techniques were developed for the plasma-facing armor, such as the inner first wall, pumped limiters, and ergodic divertor structures. The different plasma-facing components are described, and the brazing techniques and quality control measures are discussed. Results of heat flux testing and performance during plasma operation are also reported.Keywords
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