Engineering design of the CFETR machine

Abstract

The China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR) is the next step in China's roadmap for magnetic confinement fusion development. It aims to bridge the gap between the ITER fusion experimental reactor and the demonstration fusion power reactor (DEMO). The CFETR will be operated in two phases. Phase I aims to achieve fusion power of 50–200 MW, Qplasma = 1–5, TBR > 1.0 and neutron irradiation effects ∼ 10 dpa. Phase II aims to perform tokamak DEMO validation under fusion power > 1 GW, neutron irradiation effects ∼ 50 dpa and figQplasma > 10. To ensure that the CFETR machine can achieve these goals, the major/minor radii of plasma have been altered from R = 5.7 m/a = 1.6 m to R = 7.2 m/a = 2.2 m. The new machine can meet the targets of both Phase I and Phase II and achieve smooth transfer between them. The configuration of the CFETR machine is presented in this paper. Then, the design progress and status of some key components are described, including the magnet system, blanket system, diverter system, remote handling system, vacuum vessel, thermal shield and cryostat. The research and development of most components are underway and will be demonstrated in the near future.