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Neutronics Analysis of ITER Blanket Modules with Impact on Vacuum Vessel Shielding

M. E. Sawan, T. D. Bohm, M. A. Ulrickson

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 64 / Number 3 / September 2013 / Pages 555-562

Nuclear Systems: Analysis and Experiments / Proceedings of the Twentieth Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE-2012) (Part 2) Nashville, Tennessee, August 27-31, 2012 / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST13-A19152

Detailed profiles of nuclear heating and radiation damage parameters were determined in ITER blanket modules at different poloidal locations. The results indicate that the nuclear parameters are sensitive to the configuration and material composition. Nuclear analysis was performed for several sections with cutouts in the back of the blanket modules for manifolds, inter-modular keys, and in-vessel coils to assess the impact on vacuum vessel shielding.