Contact Stress Evaluation Based on Thermal-Structural Analysis in KO HCCR TBM Submodules for ITER

The Korean Helium Cooled Ceramic Reflector Test Blanket Module (TBM) consisted of four submodules for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor program. The thermal-structural analysis considered a design pressure (10 MPa) and a thermal stress in the changed first wall design, which has a 15 mm \(\times 11\) mm rectangular U-shape, was carried out according to the RCC-MR code. The contact stress between the TBM submodules was also evaluated to confirm the structural integrity. The results showed that the design requirements were satisfied.