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Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc. Announces Important Publications for Fusion Management

Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc. (FFC), a collaborative effort between Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering, has recently released two significant papers that aim to develop the dynamic process simulation of fusion fuel cycles. The two papers, titled "The Fusion Fuel Cycle Simulator – towards integrated dynamic process simulation of fusion fuel cycles" and "Conceptual Design of UNITY-2, the Fuel Cycle Test Facility for Fusion Pilot Plants", mark a crucial step in advancing fusion technology.

Understanding the Significance of the Fusion Fuel Cycle

The fusion fuel cycle is pivotal for any prospective commercial fusion power plant. The effective production, extraction, handling, and recycling of tritium is vital for achieving the potential of fusion energy—unlimited clean energy. As such, FFC recognizes the critical technological gap in fusion fuel cycle development. The organization believes that these publications represent an important milestone towards addressing this gap.

Dynamic Simulation through FFCSim

A reliable simulation model is crucial for the development of complex, integrated systems. In the context of fusion fuel cycles, the functionality of individual subsystems often hinges on the conditions of other components, resulting in dynamic interactions. To facilitate this, FFC has developed a novel simulation tool called FFCSim. Dr. Christian Day, the Technical Director at FFC, comments that this modular and adaptable tool allows for dynamic, physics-based, and closed simulations of integrated fuel cycle layouts. Specifically, it focuses on managing tritium flows and inventory.

He emphasizes, "We aimed to ensure that FFCSim could evaluate various configurations of fuel cycles to identify optimal combinations for our customers' use cases. Thus, we designed the tool to predict the performance of individual units quantitatively."

Progress on UNITY-2 Facility

Aside from advancements in simulation technology, FFC is making strides with the development of the Unique Integrated Testing Facility (UNITY-2), which will be the world’s first fully integrated system for the fusion fuel cycle. The facility, to be constructed at Chalk River under the guidance of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, is poised for commissioning in 2026. A detailed paper outlining the facility and its systems has also been published.

Dr. Sam Suppiah, the Scientific Lead at FFC, underscores the urgency of this project: "FFC realizes that the rapidly evolving private fusion industry requires an aggressive acceleration of fuel cycle technology development. Therefore, we are pushing to operationalize UNITY-2 as soon as possible to provide industry players, scientists, and publicly funded fusion programs with the necessary data and testing facilities to bring this promising clean energy technology to market. I encourage all interested parties to read this paper and connect with our team as we plan the first years of our testing program."

The publications can be accessed through the following links:

• - FFCSim Paper
• - UNITY-2 Paper

About Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc.

Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc. (FFC) is a joint venture between two leading fusion service providers: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering. Established in 2024, FFC combines over 70 years of experience in tritium research and management with the agility and customer-centricity of a startup.
FFC offers end-to-end solutions for high-performance fuel cycles, ensuring enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced tritium inventory, and optimized heat transfer for energy conversion, enabling safe, powerful, and cost-effective fusion energy systems. The company is committed to advancing the fusion ecosystem and is actively seeking consultations in areas such as tritium management and operational experience.
For more insights into FFC's activities, visit FFC's official website.

Contact Information:
Denys Elliot
Head of Business Development
Phone: 1-613-639-2201
Email: contact@ffc.inc