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Conceptual design proposal for the EU-DEMO electron cyclotron ex-vessel waveguide system with enhanced remote maintainability

Birlan, Daniel  
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Benzoni, Gabriele
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Brace, William
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October 1, 2025
Fusion Engineering and Design

The EUropean DEMOnstration power plant (EU-DEMO) project, a EUROfusion initiative, seeks to advance fusion power technology by developing a reliable Electron Cyclotron (EC) heating and current drive system capable of delivering up to 130 MW of auxiliary heating power presently through six equatorial ports. This paper introduces an innovative alternative to the baseline ex-vessel waveguide (EW) system design, which could be major for effective EC operations. The proposed design reduces vacuum-sealed interfaces significantly — from 173 to seven — minimizing failure points and reducing the need for extensive monitoring in confined port spaces. Enhanced for remote maintainability, the design simplifies maintenance tasks and mitigates vacuum breach risks. The vacuum dimple-plated casing, acting as the primary confinement boundary, ensures nuclear safety and enables integration with current infrastructure, while addressing challenges like dynamic loads and vessel movements to maintain structural integrity. These advancements indicate that the modular and sealless waveguide approach offers a more reliable, maintainable solution.

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10.1016_j.fusengdes.2025.115267.pdf

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