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Directives, codes, standards and other requirements applicable to the design and manufacture of components in the ITER project. / Shoshin, A. A.
In: Fusion Engineering and Design, Vol. 223, 115550, 02.2026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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T1 - Directives, codes, standards and other requirements applicable to the design and manufacture of components in the ITER project
AU - Shoshin, A. A.
PY - 2026/2
Y1 - 2026/2
N2 - The description of the main regulatory documents applied in the design and construction of the elements of the international thermonuclear reactor ITER in France is given, their main requirements are presented. Significant difficulties with the design and manufacture of components arise because ITER is a nuclear facility under French law. The French classification of pressure equipment (otherwise called 'pressurized equipment') in nuclear facilities is considered, examples of ITER diagnostic port equipment are given. The difficulties arising from the application of these regulatory documents are shown. The main rules and requirements developed by the ITER Organization itself for vacuum equipment and mechanical components are listed. The main industry standards used in this project are reviewed. One possible solution that could facilitate the development and construction of fusion reactors is to develop regulations specifically for fusion plants.
AB - The description of the main regulatory documents applied in the design and construction of the elements of the international thermonuclear reactor ITER in France is given, their main requirements are presented. Significant difficulties with the design and manufacture of components arise because ITER is a nuclear facility under French law. The French classification of pressure equipment (otherwise called 'pressurized equipment') in nuclear facilities is considered, examples of ITER diagnostic port equipment are given. The difficulties arising from the application of these regulatory documents are shown. The main rules and requirements developed by the ITER Organization itself for vacuum equipment and mechanical components are listed. The main industry standards used in this project are reviewed. One possible solution that could facilitate the development and construction of fusion reactors is to develop regulations specifically for fusion plants.
KW - Fusion reactor
KW - ITER
KW - Nuclear safety
KW - Pressure equipment
KW - Safety regulation
KW - Standardization
KW - Vacuum properties
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023648874
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U2 - 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2025.115550
DO - 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2025.115550
M3 - Article
VL - 223
JO - Fusion Engineering and Design
JF - Fusion Engineering and Design
SN - 0920-3796
M1 - 115550
ER -
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