1.5 MW RF Load for ITER
- Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., San Mateo, CA (United States)
- Lexam Research, Redwood City, CA (United States)
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. developed a 1.5 MW RF load for the ITER fusion research facility currently under construction in France. This program leveraged technology developed in two previous SBIR programs that successfully developed high power RF loads for fusion research applications. This program specifically focused on modifications required by revised technical performance, materials, and assembly specification for ITER. This program implemented an innovative approach to actively distribute the RF power inside the load to avoid excessive heating or arcing associated with constructive interference. The new design implemented materials and assembly changes required to meet specifications. Critical components were built and successfully tested during the program.
- Research Organization:
- Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., San Mateo, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- Contributing Organization:
- Lexam Research
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0013724
- OSTI ID:
- 1314091
- Report Number(s):
- Final Report; TRN: US1601882
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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