Assembly chamber vacuum ITER: Development robotic welding system

The aim of ITER is to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of nuclear fusion to generate energy through the construction of a pilot plant fusion power. It is an international project with the participation of different countries. The main element is the ITER machine is located within a cylindrical stainless steel element called cryostat about 30 meters in height and diameter. The machine is composed of different subsystems among which is the vacuum chamber and ports. This chamber is a stainless steel double wall with toroidal shape, composed of 9 sections to be joined in situ to constitute it. There are also 53 structures ports that go together to the chamber and should also be assembled in situ. (Author)