Shielding Design
The STEP design will include superconducting magnets within its center column which will be subjected to large high-energy neutron fluxes from the plasma. If unprotected, the neutron bombardment of the superconducting magnets results in an operating lifetime of only a few hours. To address this, an in-board neutron shield is needed to reduce the neutron flux reaching the superconducting magnets and prolong their operational lifetime to a viable level.
Buyer
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Value
£500,000
Published
7 Jul 2021
Closes
7 Jul 2021
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Procurement method
Not provided
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
71320000
Engineering design services
72244000
Prototyping services
73200000
Research and development consultancy services
Lots
Lot 1 Shielding Design
Value not provided
The STEP design will include superconducting magnets within its center column which will be subjected to large high-energy neutron fluxes from the plasma. If unprotected, the neutron bombardment of the superconducting magnets results in an operating lifetime of only a few hours. To address this, an in-board neutron shield is needed to reduce the neutron flux...
Delivery: Oxfordshire
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