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Projects / Programmes source: ARIS

Fusion technologies

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Periods
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2027
Research activity

Code Science Field Subfield
2.03.02  Engineering sciences and technologies  Energy engineering  Fuels and energy conversion technology 
2.04.00  Engineering sciences and technologies  Materials science and technology   

Code Science Field
T140  Technological sciences  Energy research 

Code Science Field
2.03  Engineering and Technology  Mechanical engineering 
2.05  Engineering and Technology  Materials engineering 
Keywords
fusion reactor components and systems, structural materials for fusion applications, plasma-wall interaction, neutron transport, diagnostics and modelling of fusion relevant plasma
Evaluation (rules)
source: COBISS
Evaluation of bibliographic research performance indicators according to ARIS methodology
Points
6,393.17
A''
1,019.94
A'
2,993.49
A1/2
4,690.35
CI10
19,500
CImax
392
h10
50
A1
22.88
A3
12.52
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on April 17, 2024; A3 for period 2018-2022
Data for ARIS tenders ( 04.04.2019 – Programme tender , archive )
Citations Citations for bibliographic records in COBIB.SI that are linked to records in citation databases
source: WoS source: Scopus source: COBISS
Database Linked records Citations Pure citations Average pure citations
WoS  1,458  23,970  19,282  13.22 
Scopus  1,486  26,434  21,635  14.56 
Researchers (18)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publications
1.  57495  Leon Bogdanović    Technical associate  2023 - 2024  0 
2.  33540  PhD Martin Draksler  Energy engineering  Researcher  2019 - 2024  107 
3.  24802  PhD Tomaž Finkšt  Mechanical design  Researcher  2019 - 2020  30 
4.  10401  PhD Tomaž Gyergyek  Physics  Researcher  2019 - 2024  413 
5.  55784  Diana Knyzhnykova  Materials science and technology  Junior researcher  2021 - 2024  7 
6.  39530  Matej Kocen  Materials science and technology  Technical associate  2021  58 
7.  16435  PhD Boštjan Končar  Energy engineering  Head  2019 - 2024  367 
8.  12725  PhD Leon Kos  Mechanical design  Researcher  2020 - 2024  248 
9.  53531  Domen Kotnik  Materials science and technology  Junior researcher  2019 - 2024  42 
10.  19167  PhD Igor Lengar  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2019 - 2024  1,199 
11.  25624  PhD Sabina Markelj  Physics  Researcher  2019 - 2024  235 
12.  04292  PhD Saša Novak Krmpotič  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2019 - 2024  668 
13.  50505  PhD Matic Pečovnik  Mathematics  Junior researcher  2019 - 2021  42 
14.  33069  PhD Pavel Tomšič  Mechanical design  Researcher  2020 - 2024  65 
15.  56157  Aleksander Učakar  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2021 - 2024  56 
16.  31618  PhD Rok Zaplotnik  Electronic components and technologies  Researcher  2019 - 2024  303 
17.  58455  Ylenia Žiber  Energy engineering  Junior researcher  2023 - 2024  0 
18.  50516  PhD Andrej Žohar  Materials science and technology  Junior researcher  2019 - 2022  103 
Organisations (3)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publications
1.  0106  Jožef Stefan Institute  Ljubljana  5051606000  90,649 
2.  0782  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering  Ljubljana  1627031  29,201 
3.  1538  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering  Ljubljana  1626965  27,752 
Abstract
The results of the research program “Fusion Technologies” will contribute to the development of fusion energy for electricity production, which may represent a major source of clean and safe energy supply for future generations. The research will be carried out in close cooperation and under the coordination of the joint European fusion program EUROfusion, which by providing co-financing of research work, access to the international infrastructure and mobility of researchers, provides a solid basis and guidelines for the scientific research work. The proposed program aims to develop and integrate the existing fusion research from several laboratories at the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) and at the Faculties of Mechanical (FME) and Electrical Engineering (FEE), University of Ljubljana. Scientific contributions to the following fields of fusion technology are expected: Development of fusion reactor components and systems Advanced numerical models in the fields of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and structural mechanics will be developed. This progress is needed for the design and development of complex components and systems of DEMO demonstration fusion power plant. Development of cooling concepts for the divertor target plate, reactor vessel port duct bellows and the thermal shields for superconducting magnets are planned. Structural materials for structural parts of the reactor Development of advanced high-heat flux structural materials and the material processing technologies is foreseen. The development of suitable materials is one of the critical challenges for realising a commercially viable fusion power. Plasma-walll interaction in fusion devices Plasma-wall interaction processes and hydrogen isotope transport and retention in the plasma facing materials will be studied. For this purpose, development and implementation of unique experimental methods and theory models is planned. These include also the introduction of new techniques for plasma cooling in the divertor region. Neutron transport in fusion devices The methods for neutron transport studies will enable in-depth understanding of the activation and damage in materials due to neutron irradiation. The methods will be in the first stage used as a support for diagnostics in the JET fusion reactor, UK. In addition, a special irradiation device – a deuterium-tritium convertor for neutrons, will be developed at the fission research reactor TRIGA at the JSI, which will allow studies in a neutron spectrum, partly similar to the one at JET. Research and modelling of fusion-relevant plasmas The main goal is to improve modelling, numerical simulations and diagnostics of the edge plasma behaviour relevant to fusion reactors.  The research is expected to provide the new basic knowledge on the plasma wall transition in the presence of hot charged particles.
Significance for science
The planned research will be conducted in close collaboration and under the coordination of the EUROfusion program, which co-finances part of the research and provides strong scientific background and guidelines for the research work. This confirms the general importance of the proposed program for the development of science on the field of fusion technologies. The scientific contributions to the specific fields of the research program are the following:  Within the plasma-material interaction (PWI) research unique experimental methods and theory models will be introduced providing in-depth understanding of plasma-wall interaction processes and hydrogen isotope transport and retention in plasma-facing materials. The proposed techniques for plasma cooling in divertors of fusion devices will contribute to the broader field of plasma science and technology. The methods developed in neutron transport studies will enable in-depth understanding of the activation of materials and material damage due to neutron irradiation. The development of advanced structural materials is one of the critical challenges for realising a commercially viable fusion power, and expected advances on materials processing and technologies will contribute to a wide field of materials science. Studies related to the development of reactor components and systems will directly contribute to the development of DEMO power plant design concepts. Advanced numerical models and integral analysis tools will impact the scientific fields of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and structural mechanics.  Research on fusion relevant plasma will provide new basic knowledge on plasma wall transition in the presence of warm ions, emitted electrons, energetic electrons and negative ions.
Significance for the country
The proposed program fits in the European fusion program as well as in the global international program aimed at development of new types of power plants to ensure sufficient amounts of clean, safe, and worldwide distributed energy for future generations. Development and construction of the fusion devices ITER and DEMO in Europe have direct benefits for the European economy via new employment, collaboration of companies in production of component parts, and in construction works. The research program foresees enhancement of already well-positioned international collaborations, within which the Slovenian research community and industry will gain access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and to the latest knowledge in the field of fusion technology. Slovenian researchers will have the opportunity to work with some of the greatest experts in the field and will enrich their knowledge and the reputation of Slovenia within the international scientific community. The program specifically addresses the integration of research fields and collaboration between domestic laboratories, and encourages the mobility of young scientists on the international and domestic levels. Several members of the research program are involved as professors and mentors in different higher education programs of the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan Postgraduate Schoolm, and acquired knowledge will be transferred to young researchers and students of technical and natural sciences, primarily on the level of MSc and PhD programs.
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