Tritium distribution analysis of Be limiter tiles from JET-ITER like wall campaigns using imaging plate technique and β-ray induced X-ray spectrometry

S. E. Lee*, Y. Hatano, M. Hara, S. Masuzaki, M. Tokitani, M. Oyaizu, H. Kurotaki, D. Hamaguchi, H. Nakamura, N. Asakura, Y. Oya, J. Likonen, A. Widdowson, S. Jachmich, K. Helariutta, M. Rubel

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Abstract

Tritium (T) distribution on the plasma-facing surfaces (PFSs) and inside castellation of Be limiter tiles from the JET tokamak with the ITER-like wall (ILW) was analyzed using imaging plate (IP) technique and β-ray induced X-ray spectrometry (BIXS). Regarding to PFSs, the outer poloidal limiter (OPL) showed significantly higher T concentrations than the inner wall guard limiter (IWGL) and upper dump plate (DP). The concentration of T on OPL was high at the central part. However, deuterium (D) and metallic impurities showed maximum concentration at the edges. This difference in distributions indicated different deposition and retention mechanisms between T and D. In contrast, deposition profiles of T concentrations on the castellated surfaces extended up to ∼ 5 mm into the gap, i.e. were similar to those of D and metallic impurities found by ion beam analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number111959
JournalFusion Engineering and Design
Volume160
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020/11

Keywords

  • Beryllium
  • ITER-like wall
  • Joint European Torus
  • Radiography
  • Tritium analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

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