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TECNO_FUS is a Programme financed by the Spanish Government (by means of a Consolider grant by [http://www.micinn.es/ MICINN], Ref. CSD2008-079) and oriented towards the development of technologies associated with the [[Breeding Blanket]] of future fusion power plants.  
TECNO_FUS is a Programme financed by the Spanish Government (by means of a Consolider grant by [http://www.micinn.es/ MICINN], Ref. CSD2008-079) and oriented towards the development of technologies associated with the [[Breeding blanket]] of future fusion power plants.  


The purpose of the breeding blanket is twofold: to extract the energy generated in the power reactor, and to convert Lithium into Tritium.  
The purpose of the breeding blanket is twofold: to extract the energy generated in the power reactor, and to convert Lithium into Tritium.  


Associated techniques involve neutron detection, the development of materials (Eurofer steel, ceramics, SiC or composite SiCf/SiC), the management of liquid metals in strong magnetic fields, and thermomechanical calculations in complex geometries. The first design of a dual coolant, dual functionality model is not original of TECNO_FUS, what is original is the development of the so called DRM design (Spanish for "Doble Refrigerante Modular") He/LiPb.   
Associated techniques involve neutron detection, the development of materials (Eurofer steel, ceramics, SiC or composite SiCf/SiC), the management of liquid metals in strong magnetic fields, and thermomechanical calculations in complex geometries. The first design of a dual coolant, dual functionality model is not original of TECNO_FUS, what is original is the development of the so called DRM design (Spanish for "Doble Refrigerante Modular") He/LiPb.   
== Institutional participation ==


Institutions involved are specialized Centres and Universities all over Spain, e.g.  
Institutions involved are specialized Centres and Universities all over Spain, e.g.  
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The work is coordinated by [[CIEMAT]], acting as Management Entity, such that the Head of the [[Laboratorio Nacional de Fusión|LNF]] is also the Research Coordinator.  
The work is coordinated by [[CIEMAT]], acting as Management Entity, such that the Head of the [[Laboratorio Nacional de Fusión|LNF]] is also the Research Coordinator.  
The project includes a Technical Secretary.  
The project includes a Technical Secretary.  
== Tasks ==


Leadership researchers are responsible for the following 9 tasks:
Leadership researchers are responsible for the following 9 tasks:
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* Blanket & Systems integration and engineering survey (Task 9)
* Blanket & Systems integration and engineering survey (Task 9)


Futher details can be found at the Web site of TECNO_FUS: http://www.tecnofus.net
== External links ==
* [http://www.tecnofus.net TECNO-FUS website]