Conceptual Design of Fusion Breeder Blankets for UKAEA's STEP Programme
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedConceptual Design of Fusion Breeder Blankets for UKAEA's STEP Programme
Awarded 18 Nov 2019
Awarded18 Nov 2019
Value£151,014.99
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 18 Nov 2019Expired 28 Feb 2020
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The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Limited, ESTEYCO S.A., IDOM Consulting, and Wood Nuclear Limited for the development of conceptual designs for breeder blankets in a fusion power plant.
The breeder blankets are critical systems that generate fusion fuel and useful heat, transferring heat to circulated coolant, often under pressurised conditions that impose large loads on the blanket structure.
The consultants were tasked with addressing structural and thermal design challenges to improve performance, manufacturability, and/or technology readiness.
The contract value was AUD 151,014.99.
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Conceptual Design of Fusion Breeder Blankets for UKAEA's STEP Programme
Won by Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Limited,ESTEYCO S.A.,IDOM Consulting,Wood Nuclear Limited · United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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