Divertor Tokamak Test

Planned testbed tokamak in Frascati, Italy

DTT
Divertor Tokamak Test
Device typeTokamak
LocationFrascati, Italy
AffiliationENEA
Technical specifications
Major radius2.19 m
Minor radius0.7 m
Magnetic field6 T (60,000 G)
Heating power45 MW
Discharge duration95 s
Plasma current5.5 MA
History
Date(s) of constructionongoing
Links
WebsiteDTT - Divertor Tokamak Test facility

The Divertor Tokamak Test (DTT) is a planned superconducting tokamak currently under construction in Frascati, Italy.[1] It is set to be operated by the Italian government-sponsored research and development agency, ENEA, and will serve as a testbed for the construction of a DEMOnstration Power Plant.[2] Its primary focus is to investigate the challenges posed by thermal heat loads endured by the divertor of a fusion power plant.[3]

DTT was initially proposed in 2015 as part of the EUROfusion program, and it is scheduled for operation in 2026.[4]

References

  1. ^ Martin, P.; Albanese, R.; Ambrosino, R.; Ciotti, M.; Crisanti, F.; De Marchi, E.; De Santis, M.; Granucci, G.; et al. (2020). "DIVERTOR TOKAMAK TEST FACILITY: SCIENCE BASIS AND STATUS OF THE PROJECT" (PDF). nucleus.iaea.org. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  2. ^ Ambrosino, R. (2021). "DTT - Divertor Tokamak Test facility: A testbed for DEMO". Fusion Engineering and Design. 167: 112330. doi:10.1016/j.fusengdes.2021.112330. hdl:11563/173925. ISSN 0920-3796.
  3. ^ Pitts, Richard (24 October 2022). "An Italian 'mini ITER' to explore thermal power exhaust". ITER News & Media. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Divertor Tokamak Test facility - DTT". Consorzio RFX. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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