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Preliminary CAD implementation of EU-DEMO primary heat transfer systems for HCPB breeding blanket option

L. BaruccaI. MoscatoAndrea TaralloEvaldas Bubelis

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Continuous operation020209 energyNuclear engineeringThermal power station02 engineering and technologyBlanket01 natural sciences7. Clean energyPrimary heat transfer systemEnergy storage010305 fluids & plasmasITER0103 physical sciences0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringGeneral Materials ScienceCivil and Structural EngineeringPipingMechanical EngineeringDivertorPiping designCoolantEU-DEMONuclear Energy and EngineeringHeat transferEnvironmental scienceHelium-Cooled Pebble Bed Breeding Blanket

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Abstract This paper focuses on the 3D CAD implementation of the pipework and the main equipment of the Primary Heat Transfer System of EU-DEMO fusion power plant. In particular, the systems related to the Helium-Cooled Pebble Bed Breeding Blanket option are considered here. During the pulse operation, the breeding blanket modules will be the main thermal power source; Divertor and the Vacuum Vessel will contribute in the definition of the total reactor power. All the In-Vessel generated power is rejected to the Power Conversion System through a molten salt Intermediate Heat Transport System. The latter is equipped with an Energy Storage System to allow for continuous operation also during the dwell time. The layout of the pipework considered the major design constraints, such as the reinforced concrete structures and the dimensions of the main pieces of equipment. The size of the pipes was selected based on operating pressure, temperature and allowable velocity. Results provide a first estimation of length and weight of the piping systems as well as their space occupancy. These data are useful to evaluate the coolant inventory, as well as the expected pressure drops and plant cost.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2019-09-01Fusion Engineering and Design
10.1016/j.fusengdes.2019.03.102http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2019.03.102