| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Composite Materials for Nuclear Applications III
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| Presentation Title |
Silicon Carbide Composites for Fusion Applications |
| Author(s) |
Paul Barron, Colin Baus, Tatsuya Hinoki, Reuben Holmes, Satoshi Ogawa, Taishi Sugiyama, Satoshi Konishi |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Taishi Sugiyama |
| Abstract Scope |
SiC/SiC composites are candidate materials for advanced fusion concepts due to their strong mechanical performance after high temperature irradiation, corrosion resistance, hydrogen permeation resistance, adequate thermal properties, and sputtering resistance. They are being considered as materials for the first wall, blanket, piping, flanges, and heat exchanger components and systems.
Progress and results from Kyoto Fusioneering’s materials research will be presented, covering both the development of our fusion-grade SiC/SiC and our work using it to produce a prototype blanket module. This module, which utilises liquid lithium-lead as coolant, breeder and neutron multiplier, aims to achieve simplicity and high conversion efficiency, as informed by KF’s blanket design team.
Recent developments in using SiC/SiC for components other than the blanket are extensive. These advances will be discussed in the context of their potential to advance fusion plant design, as well as how KF’s UNITY experimental facilities are well-placed to test these new components. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Ceramics, Composites, Nuclear Materials |