Thermo-mechanical analysis of a prototypical SiC foam-based flow channel insert

  • S. Sharafat
  • , A. Aoyama
  • , N. Morley
  • , N. Ghoniem
  • , B. Williams
  • , Y. Katoh

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    2 Scopus citations

    Abstract

    As part of the US ITER Test Blanket Module development effort several FCI concepts using a variety of porous SiC and SiC/SiC composites are being developed. In this work we report on the thermo-mechanical analysis of a SiC foam-based FCI. Prototypes of FCI segments as large as 0.12 m x 0.75 m x 0.015 m were recently fabricated and heat tested with a maximum ΔT of ∼150°C across the FCI walls. No visible damage was observed after testing. A detailed thermo-mechanical analysis of the test was conducted and results of the simulations are discussed in context of actual FCI operating conditions.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE 2009
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2009
    Event2009 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE 2009 - San Diego, CA, United States
    Duration: Jun 1 2009Jun 5 2009

    Publication series

    NameProceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering

    Conference

    Conference2009 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE 2009
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego, CA
    Period06/1/0906/5/09

    Keywords

    • Flow channel inserts
    • Open-cell foam
    • Porous
    • Silicon carbide

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