Think tank on leak localization techniques
Knowing that it happened is one thing, knowing where it happened is another: the talk here is about leaks. Leaks in the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ vacuum system during operation will most certainly occur despite every effort to assure maximum leak-tightness. The challenge is thus to find the right means to effectively detect and localize leaks in order not to jeopardize ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Project goals and timescales.
That is why the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ team, lead by the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Vacuum Group plus experts from different fields, is meeting for a brainstorming workshop near Orange this week to identify possible techniques which could be adapted or developed to solve the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ leak localization issues.
Two types of leaks are considered to present the largest localization challenge for ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ: one is a water leak into the main tokamak or cryostat, the other a helium leak into the cryostat. Participants in the workshop will compare ideas to be pursued for further R&D, and identify integration issues for the current component design.