DONES is planned to operate on a continuous basis with only two beam stop periods per
year for maintenance. The planned operational availability is 70%, which calls for a carefully …

Nowadays, the flow of raw materials and finished products is important for the success of the
supply chain. Intra-logistics integrates, optimises, manages and automates the logistics of …

The technical viability of future fusion power plants is influenced by several factors, including
whether they can be maintained through remote means. The plant design needs to be …

Pre-configured virtual reality (VR) simulations of the logistics and maintenance processes
have proven to be useful for identifying potential design issues as well as planning …

Fusion test facilities are expansive, intricate structures designed to test materials for fusion
power plants. For a seamless testing process, it's crucial that the machinery and equipment …

IFMIF-DONES aims at providing high-energy deuterons to produce a neutron flux to test
materials. The accelerator stops the pulsed beam at a low duty cycle in the Beam Dump …

Automation technologies employed in critical tasks within nuclear facilities provide clear
advantages in reducing staff exposure, but they also involve reliability challenges and safety …