China’s Huanliu-3 (HL-3) tokamak, known as its“artificial sun,” has incorporated a cutting-edge digital twin system for the first time in its latest round of experiments. The system, referred to as a“super eye,” enhances real-time monitoring and precision during fusion reactor operations, according to a report by Science and Technology Daily on Wednesday.
The HL-3, the largest and most advanced magnetic confinement nuclear fusion device in China, is a significant step toward sustainable energy production. Independently designed and constructed by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), the tokamak simulates solar energy production through nuclear fusion.
The digital twin system provides a virtual replica of the physical entity, enabling researchers to monitor the temperature distribution in the vacuum chamber during the baking process. Data from physical sensors and heaters are integrated using virtual algorithms, ensuring precise real-time output.
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This innovation ensures the reactor’s safe and stable operation while laying the groundwork for future intelligent control technologies, said researchers at the Southwestern Institute of Physics (SWIP), a CNNC subsidiary.
The HL-3 has been opened to global collaboration following its agreement with the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). The tokamak now plays a vital role in advancing global fusion energy research. Scientists worldwide are invited to contribute to this groundbreaking pursuit of sustainable energy.
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