Completion of major equipment of the fusion experimental reactor "ITER" Hyogo Jan. 30 21:21
In an international project in which Japan also participates, a huge superconducting coil for the nuclear fusion experimental reactor "ITER" being constructed in France has been completed and made available at the factory in Hyogo Prefecture where it was manufactured.
"ITER" is an experimental reactor that generates power by nuclear fusion, which is being constructed in France with the aim of starting operation in 2025, with the cooperation of seven countries and regions, including Japan, the EU, and the United States.
A huge "superconducting coil" about 16 meters in height, used for "ITER", manufactured at a plant of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, was completed and released.
The "superconducting coil" is an important device that creates a strong magnetic field and maintains the fusion reaction. It is the largest superconducting coil in the world.
It took about eight years to complete, so we will manufacture four more in the future, as well as manufacture them from other manufacturers overseas and in Japan, and transport a total of 19 to France for assembly.
"I am glad to contribute to the grand plan called" Creating the sun on the ground. "I would like to support the realization of the plan through the production of such equipment," said Mitsubishi Heavy Industries President Seiji Izusawa.