HBM wins nuclear project contract
11 Mar 2015
HBM FiberSensing has been awarded the contract for Phase II of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, as part of a joint agreement with Smartec.
The ITER project for fusion is a large-scale scientific experiment that aims to develop a new, cleaner, sustainable source of energy, by producing commercial energy from fusion – the process that occurs at the core of the sun.
Successfully awarded as a result of HBM and Smartec’s joint experience and ability to supply FBG (Fibre Bragg Grating) technology and Fabry-Perot interferometers to measure strain, displacement and temperature in the cryogenic environment found in the ITER magnets, the tender is one of the largest single orders ever received at FiberSensing.
Following the first phase of the project, which involved the adaptation and qualification of sensors, measurement units and software for the particular constraints of the ITER superconducting magnets, the second stage of the project is now underway.
This stage focuses on series production, delivery and installation of the sensing systems.
In total, HBM predicts the delivery of approximately 900 sensors and the related data acquisition systems, as well as complementary accessories, such as cables and software.
For more information, please contact HBM on: +44 (0)208 515 6000 or visit www.hbm.com
