IFMIF target and test cell—Conceptual designs, boundary condition definitions and current status of preliminary engineering design

The reference design of the IFMIF target and test cell (TTC) which is summarized in the comprehensive design report (CDR) is reviewed and evaluated. Improved ITC conceptual designs, as well as a revision of the reference design, have been proposed in order to qualify precise and flexible positioning of test modules against the backplate in the ITC. As the result of evaluations on the existing design concepts, a referential table which addresses the design requirements and guidelines has been released and is outlined in this paper. Based on the referential table and the existing design concepts a modular TTC concept is introduced, developed, and improved aimed on providing variable in-cell operation environments, flexible accessibility for remote handling, and accurate and reliable positioning for the test modules. The current status of the preliminary engineering design based on the modular TTC concept is represented. (C) 2010 Kuo Tian. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.