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Particle accelerator targets ∼10 −2 ∼10 + 0.1–10 Up to 10 4 Up to 10 3 Water Be, C, W Cu High vacuum

TABLE 7.8 Parameters and Characteristics of Energy-Intensive Components of Nuclear Facilities
Nuclear fuel elements ∼10 3 ∼1,5 − ∼10 ∼10 Up to 10 5 Water — Zr Non-vacuum

Water, helium and liquid metal High vacuum and hydrogen

MFR first wall ∼10 3 ∼30 ++ 10 Up to 10 4 Up to 10 4 Be, C, W Cu and stainless steel

Parameter/Characteristic Structural system Typical surface area (m 2 ) Heat flow density limit (MW/m 2 ) Ion erosion Neutron-induced damages (dpa) Number of thermal cycles Operation life (h) Coolant Material Armour Panel Operating environment