Nuclear technology company Studsvik has been commissioned by fusion developer Novatron Fusion Group to analyse how neutron radiation affects the materials in the company’s fusion reactor.
The assignment is the first major one under the companies’ partnership and will contribute to materials selection, design and maintenance planning. The collaboration also includes, among other things, materials testing and support during the permit review process. No financial details were disclosed.
– Fusion is an area where we see significant opportunities ahead, as the technology takes important steps towards commercial application. We are pleased to collaborate with Novatron and contribute the expertise we have built up in nuclear technology and fission, much of which is also applicable to fusion. That expertise will be required to turn promising fusion concepts into robust and commercial solutions, says Peter Teske, acting CEO and CFO of Studsvik.
