System integration research

Research on the DEMO system integration and the safety & licencing

K-DEMO Tokamak and Tokamak Building Conceptual Diagram

A. Research Objective

• Develop and operate the K-DEMO system integration platform

B. Major Research Areas

• Research the system integration (configuration management and design integration) for each stage of development and operation of the K-DEMO (design, construction, operation, decommissioning)
• Research safety and licensing considering the safety of the DEMO and the development of evaluation/verification technology

C. Expected Results

• Develop the basic structure for the design of the fusion reactor and social acceptance of the construction of a fusion reactor

Remote control research

Technology development for the remote maintenance, replacement of the components, waste treatment and decontamination for DEMO

Robot arm for replacing and assembling rhe vacuum container inner wall parts in JET ⓒ UKAEA(left) ⓒ JET(right)

A. Research Objective

• Develop the remote replacement and maintenance technology for in-vessel systems of DEMO

B. Major Research Areas

• Establishment of the remote maintenance technology development strategy
• Development of the remote robot design and manufacturing technology

C. Expected Results

• Develop technologies for the stable operation and long-term operation of core in-vessel systems (e.g., breeding blankets) of the fusion reactor

Superconducting magnet research

Develop high-magnetic field superconducting magnet for the confinement and control of ultra-high temperature fusion plasma, operation of the fusion reactors, and improved economic feasibility

Magnet cross-sectional layout for DEMO

Superconductor Sample for DEMO

A. Research Objective

• Develop high-magnetic field superconducting magnet technology to improve the operation performance of DEMO

B. Major Research Areas

• Research on low-temperature and high-temperature superconducting wires and conductors for DEMO
• Research on high magnetic field superconducting magnets for DEMO
• Research on magnets for superconducting experiments for DEMO

C. Expected Results

• Develop the international competitiveness of K-DEMO and use it in new high-value-added industries that require high current and high power