The DEMOnstrative power plant (DEMO) project is currently leading the research endeavours within the fusion field with the goal of developing a next generation practical fusion reactor. Given the challenging nature of the application, it is essential to establish methodologies that can provide convenient and reliable characterisation of the chos…
The extreme working conditions of the in-vessel components in nuclear fusion reactors require remote laser-welding for maintenance. However, this process induces heterogeneous residual stress, which can interact with microstructures, degrading mechanical properties. Involving the high-temperature operating environmen…
Precipitation hardened Copper-Chromium-Zirconium (CuCrZr) alloy is a prime
candidate for divertor components in future European DEMOnstration fusion reactors. To develop the DEMO Design Criteria for In-vessel Components (DDC-IC), the failure criterion of CuCrZr needs to be investigated. Hence, the effects of stress triaxiality and loading…
