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Code, version,
application Modification for Key fusion Code validation
field fusion applications status a
1 2 3 4
TMAP4 Although not a Modelling of TMAP4 has
Safety studies specifically fusion tritium transport been found to
under the code, TMAP4 is used in materials. be consistent
implantation, extensively to study Implantation with a generally
solution, tritium behaviour in of tritium in accepted mass
diffusion, materials plasma facing transfer model
trapping, components for solids. When
and release in normal compared, code
of hydrogen operation results were
isotopes in conditions within 1% of
materials and hydrogen the analytic
isotope solutions.
mobilisation in
accidents.
ATHENA/mod ATHENA code Used for The code is
3.1 derivative for fusion analysing validated for the
Thermal– applications allows accidents such water coolant,
hydraulics He, liquid He, water, as LOCA, LP, but acceptance
analysis of Na, lithium and and loss of flow testing is required
coolant systems 17Li83Pb eutectic to each time a
including one or be included in the new version
more branches model as a coolant. of ATHENA is
released.
FISPACT-97 FISPIN code Assessment of A well verified
Developed for derivative for fission activation of and validated
calculation reactors, applicable fusion reactor code.
of inventory to all situations structural
of neutron- where materials are materials and
activated exposed to neutrons radioactive
materials in below 20 MeV. decay energies.
fusion devices.
LOCA, Loss of coolant accidents; LOVA, loss of vacuum accidents (events related to air ingress to
vacuumed systems); LP, loss of on-site power; PCB, accidents in which pathways circumventing
confinement barriers are formed.
a Validation is the testing and evaluation of the whole computer code or calculational method at the
completion of its development to ensure compliance with applicable requirements (the GOST R ISO
9001–2001. Quality Management Systems. Requirements).

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