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Design and Prototyping of Remote Handling Electrical Connector for Diagnostic Rack in ITER

Suguru TANAKA, Toyoaki EGUCHI¹⁾, Yasushi ODA²⁾, Eiichi YATSUKA and Yoshihiko NUNOYA

National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Naka 311-0193, Japan

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TOYAMA Co. Ltd., Yamajit-machi, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa 258-0112, Japan

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MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES. LTD., 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8332, Japan

(Received 21 February 2023 / Accepted 3 July 2023 / Published 10 August 2023)

Abstract

The Remote Handling Electrical Connector (RHEC), crucial for in-vessel diagnostics in ITER, enables connection and disconnection through Remote Handling operations. Partitioning electrical lines between the Lower Port sidewall and the Diagnostic Rack, the RHEC connects the Mineral Insulated cable bundle. The design concept omits components like core wire extensions with ceramic sleeves, avoiding overheating and power loss due to impedance mismatching during the mirror cleaning system’s plasma generation. The prototype was tested for torque measurements and positional misalignment, proving the RHEC feasibility and remote handling compatibility.

Copyright (c) 2023 The Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research

Keywords

Remote Handling Electrical Connector (RHEC), Mineral Insulated (MI) cable, ITER project

DOI: 10.1585/pfr.18.1405070

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