Materials testing in TASKA-M

Abstract

The materials test module design for TASKA-M is presented. A representative 23000 specimen test matrix that utilizes two-thirds of the volume in a single module is described. The remaining test volume can be utilized for high heat flux or surface effects testing as well as dynamic in-situ or component testing. A peak dpa value of 78 can be achieved at the end of the 7.8 full power years of operation. The cumulative volume integrated damage level in the test modules is 4120 dpa·ℓ. TASKA-M, therefore, is most useful for interactive component testing and large specimen qualification testing.