DEMO development strategy based on China FPP program

Updated thermal-mechanical analysis of DFLL-TBM for ITER

“…China Liquid LiPb breeder blanket for DEMO (LL-DEMO) [1] was defined according to a series of LiPb breeder blanket concepts [2,3] proposed by FDS team. Based on definition of LL-DEMO blanket, a Dual Functional Lithium Lead -Test Blanket Module (DFLL-TBM) [4,5] was developed by China as one of candidate concepts for ITER.…”

Evolution of the ITER program and prospect for the next-step fusion DEMO reactors: status of the fusion energy R&D as ultimate source of energy

“…Preliminary design studies of DEMO reactors have been performed by several groups in a fusion thermal output range of 1500-5000 MW [28][29][30][31][32]. Key elements so far learned from these studies are the dense and stable plasma, the tritium breeding blanket system, scheduled maintenance scenario of the in-vessel components such as blanket modules and diverters keeping a reasonable availability [32,33].…”

Overview of liquid lithium lead breeder blanket program in China

“…Based on the common features of above blanket concepts and definition of Chinese LiPb reference blanket for DEMO [13], the DFLL-TBM was developed as one of Chinese candidate concepts which is expected to be installed and operated in half of an ITER equatorial port. The objective of the DFLL-TBM is to operate both SLL and DLL modes, and to flexibly validate and demonstrate both the technologies of SLL and DLL blankets by means of using similar structure and auxiliary system.…”