Client: Fusion For Energy (F4E)
Awarding authority: ITER ORGANISATION
Architect Engineer: ENGAGE
Fusion For Energy (F4E)
ITER Anti-Seismic Bearings
As part of the construction of the fusion reactor ITER, NUVIA was chosen for the design, supply and commissioning of the anti-seismic bearings on which the nuclear unit is installed. The anti-seismic bearings and commissioning methods were subjected to qualification tests so as to meet the very specific requirements related to nuclear constructions.
Project parties
Project challenges
- Quality of the product and respect of nuclear requirements
- Possibility to replace a bearing
- Qualification of the seismic isolation at 70 years – durability
Scope
- Qualification of the anti-seismic bearings (elastomeric bearings and bearing plates)
- Performance of implementation studies and creation of scale-models
- Manufacturing of the bearings and associated plates
- Performance of the production monitoring tests
- Commissioning on site
Location
Country: FRANCE
Site: ITER