ITER and SWIP contribution

　　The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project is one of the largest and most far-reaching international research cooperation projects in the world. The seven partners in the ITER project are the European Union, China, South Korea, Russia, Japan, India and the United States. Of the total investment in ITER construction, the EU will contribute 46%, and the United States, Japan, Russia, China, South Korea and India will each contribute about 9%. SWIP will contribute all critical nuclear components to ITER.

　　SWIP is responsible for the R&D and manufacturing of many key components of ITER. SWIP in charge of 8 procurement packages. Such as, HCCB (Helium Cooled Ceramic Breeder) TBS design and R&D, First Wall (FW) & Shielding Blanket (SB), Gas Injection System (GIS) and Glow Discharge Cleaning (GDC) and Magnet Supports (MS).

　　In 2018, the first batch of ITER magnet supporting products developed by SWIP was officially delivered. It is independently developed and manufactured completely in China, making China become the first in delivering batches of core products for ITER.

　　In 2022, the enhanced-heat-flux first wall panel for ITER were produced successfully in China, signifying the country’s leading role in the technology. Designed for sustaining plasma hot enough in 100 million degrees Celsius, the panel performs substantially better than its original design requirements, and is now suitable for mass production.

　　In 2019, China won the bidding of ITER Tokamak Assembly Contract (TAC1). It covers the installation of the main components of the ITER machine, cryostat and all systems between the cryostat and the vacuum vessel. SWIP is a key member of the consortium.