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Divertor Pumping

Removing exhaust and helium ash from beneath the divertor.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Pumping ducts beneath the divertor remove neutralised exhaust gas and helium ash, controlling density and enabling detachment. Divertor pumping ties the exhaust physics to the vacuum system.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage