New Breakthrough in International Cooperation: SDIAT Wins Bid for ITER Core Component Thermal Measurement Project
Recently, Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology (SDIAT) has successfully won the bid for the global tender project of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) — Thermal Measurement of ITER Core Components. Following its deep participation in the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), another major international cooperation program, this achievement marks a new breakthrough for SDIAT in international cooperation.
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Program, initiated in 1985, is currently the world’s second-largest international mega-science engineering program after the International Space Station. It integrates key scientific and technological achievements in controlled magnetic confinement fusion and aims to build the first fusion experimental reactor capable of large-scale fusion reactions, representing a critical step toward the practical application of controlled nuclear fusion. The ITER device not only reflects the latest progress in international fusion energy research but also incorporates cutting-edge technologies from various fields worldwide, including large-scale superconducting magnet technology, medium-energy high-current accelerator technology, continuous high-power millimeter-wave technology, and sophisticated remote control technology.
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Photo credit: ITER official website)
The core tasks of this project focus on the precise measurement of complex heat transfer processes of key components under special environments, especially precision measurement and related research under extreme conditions. As the independent awardee of this global tender, Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology (SDIAT) demonstrates its commitment to active participation in international cooperation and competition, and also signifies that the institute’s precision measurement technology has reached international advanced levels.
Precision Measurement Optical Platform of SDIAT