研究目的
To measure the deuterium retained in the FTU toroidal limiter tiles using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) under various atmospheric conditions, supporting future robotic arm-based analysis for tritium inventory control in fusion reactors like ITER.
研究成果
LIBS successfully detected deuterium retention in FTU limiter tiles under vacuum with good resolution, including in shadowed areas and after boronization. This supports the feasibility of using LIBS with a robotic arm for tritium monitoring in fusion reactors. However, atmospheric measurements (nitrogen and argon) were less effective, with nitrogen showing no detectable signals and argon resulting in overlapped lines due to Stark broadening, highlighting the need for further optimization and technique refinement.
研究不足
The study had limited experimental time, preventing the use of double pulse technique and optimal parameter optimization, especially in atmospheric conditions. The narrow wavelength range of the spectrometer restricted simultaneous detection of all elements, and surface inhomogeneity of tiles complicated quantitative analysis. Measurements in nitrogen atmosphere showed negligible signals, possibly due to unsuitable settings or chemical binding, indicating potential limitations for ITER applications.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) with a single pulse technique to analyze deuterium retention. The experimental layout involved remote measurements from approximately 2.5 meters away through a port, with collinear transmission of the laser beam and detection of emitted light using a dielectric mirror. The aim was to detect spectral lines, particularly Dα and Hα, under high vacuum, nitrogen, or argon atmospheres.
2:5 meters away through a port, with collinear transmission of the laser beam and detection of emitted light using a dielectric mirror. The aim was to detect spectral lines, particularly Dα and Hα, under high vacuum, nitrogen, or argon atmospheres.
Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: The samples were the Mo (TZM) toroidal limiter tiles in the FTU tokamak, consisting of twelve sectors with 30 tiles each. Measurements were conducted during short breaks in operations or machine maintenance, focusing on accessible points from an equatorial port.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a Quantel "Twin BSL" laser (λ = 1064 nm), a sapphire window for laser transmission, a dielectric mirror for light detection, a bundle of 12 optic fibers (100 μm core), a Jobin Ivon "Triax 550" spectrometer (550 mm with 2400 grooves/mm grating), and an Andor "Istar DH320T-18F-63" ICCD camera (1024 × 512 sensor). Materials involved the FTU vacuum vessel, nitrogen, and argon gases for atmospheric conditions.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The laser was fired to generate a plasma plume on the limiter tiles. The emitted light was focused onto optic fibers and analyzed by the spectrometer. Measurements were performed under vacuum (~10^{-5} Pa), nitrogen (105 Pa), and argon (5 × 10^4 Pa) atmospheres. Timing and parameters were adjusted based on machine availability, with detection gate delays varied (e.g., 300 ns, 350 ns, 2000 ns) to optimize signal acquisition.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Spectral data were analyzed to identify and resolve Dα (656.11 nm) and Hα (656.28 nm) lines. In some cases, Voigt fitting was used to estimate electron temperature and density. Relative concentrations were calculated using an internal standard method with deuterium, and the Calibration Free (CF) method was considered but not fully applied due to limitations.
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