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Active Cooling of Components

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First-wall sputtering yield — RustBCA. canon 2026-08-27 · © 2026 KFE

Continuously removing heat from plasma-facing and structural parts.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Active cooling circulates coolant through channels in plasma-facing and structural components to remove heat continuously, keeping temperatures within limits. Its adequacy is proven by thermal-hydraulic analysis and testing.

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