K-DEMO
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K-DEMO

K-DEMO

ENTITY Tokamak INTERNATIONAL

01 Executive_Summary

Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T). Two stages: 2200 MWth to 3000 MWth. Goal: Korean fusion power plant in 2040s.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: K-DEMO

Node Identity: K-DEMO is a entity categorized under "Tokamak" in the southkorea intelligence graph. Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T). Two stages: 2200 MWth to 3000 MWth. Goal: Korean fusion power plant in 2040s.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity:

  1. It has set multiple world records for high-temperature, long-pulse plasma operation and serves as a critical platform for ITER-relevant physics and K-DEMO technology development.
  2. It operates KSTAR, serves as the Korean Domestic Agency for ITER, conducts plasma technology research for industrial applications, and leads K-DEMO design activities.
  3. (Source: KFE KSTAR & ITER page — https://www.kfe.re.kr/menu.es?mid=a20201050000; MSIT press release — https://www.msit.go.kr/eng/bbs/view.do?bbsSeqNo=42&mId=4&mPid=2&nttSeqNo=607) - K-DEMO concept: similar size to ITER, high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T), two stages (2200 MWth → 3000 MWth), extrapolation from KSTAR and ITER operation.
  4. Korea is planning K-DEMO and a Compact Pilot Device (CPD) to demonstrate "ignited plasma with internal heating only and tritium self-sufficiency." Source: "Tritium research activities in Korea," ScienceDirect.

Strategic Relevance: K-DEMO is a tracked entity within the southkorea network. With 7 documented connections to other entities, this node plays a significant role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 7 documented connections in the intelligence network: K-DEMO designed by KFE; K-DEMO based on KSTAR; K-DEMO based on ITER; KFE leads design K-DEMO; National Fusion Energy Committee governs K-DEMO; KSTAR supports K-DEMO; ITER supports K-DEMO.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round110.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round75.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round97.md.

04 Network_Linkage

This entity maintains 7 documented connections in the intelligence network: K-DEMO designed by KFE; K-DEMO based on KSTAR; K-DEMO based on ITER; KFE leads design K-DEMO; National Fusion Energy Committee governs K-DEMO; KSTAR supports K-DEMO; ITER supports K-DEMO.

05b Related_Topics (1)

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07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ It has set multiple world records for high-temperature, long-pulse plasma operation and serves as a critical platform for ITER-relevant physics and K-DEMO technology development.
  • ▸ Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T).
  • ▸ **Research Evidence:** The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity: 1.

10 FAQ

What is K-DEMO? ▾
Identity: K-DEMO is a entity categorized under "Tokamak" in the southkorea intelligence graph. Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T). Two stages: 2200 MWth to 3000 MWth. Goal: Korean fusion power plant in 2040s.
What role does K-DEMO play in the research network? ▾
K-DEMO is classified under the "Tokamak" category, belonging to the INTERNATIONAL vertical group. This entity maintains 7 documented connections in the intelligence network: **K-DEMO** designed by **KFE**; **K-DEMO** based on **KSTAR**; **K-DEMO** based on **ITER**; **KFE** leads design...
What evidence supports the K-DEMO assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for K-DEMO is supported by 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and 4 citations. Key sources include "A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor - OSTI/ETDEWeb", "A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor (PDF)", and "Design concept of K-DEMO for near-term implementation - Nuclear Fusion (IOPscience)". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is known about K-DEMO? ▾
Identity: K-DEMO is a entity categorized under "Tokamak" in the southkorea intelligence graph. Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T). Two stages: 2200 MWth to 3000 MWth. Goal: Korean fusion power plant in 2040s.
What is K-DEMO's role in the network? ▾
This entity maintains 7 documented connections in the intelligence network: K-DEMO designed by KFE; K-DEMO based on KSTAR; K-DEMO based on ITER; KFE leads design K-DEMO; National Fusion Energy Committee governs K-DEMO; KSTAR supports K-DEMO; ITER supports K-DEMO.
What primary source PDFs are available for K-DEMO? ▾
1 PDF document is available: "A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor". This paper presents a preliminary conceptual design study for a steady-state Korean DEMO fusion reactor (K-DEMO) following a fast-track approach. It proposes a two-stage development plan where the...
How does K-DEMO fit into the broader intelligence network? ▾
This entity maintains 7 documented connections in the intelligence network: K-DEMO designed by KFE; K-DEMO based on KSTAR; K-DEMO based on ITER; KFE leads design K-DEMO; National Fusion Energy Committee governs K-DEMO; KSTAR supports K-DEMO; ITER supports K-DEMO.
What external sources document K-DEMO? ▾
K-DEMO is documented by 3 external sources, including 1 Government database record (U.S. Department of Energy OSTI), 1 Academic journal article PDF, and 1 Journal article (Nuclear Fusion, IOPscience). Notable references include "A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor - OSTI/ETDEWeb", "A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor (PDF)", and "Design concept of K-DEMO for near-term implementation - Nuclear Fusion (IOPscience)".
How does K-DEMO relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Intelligence Summary: K-DEMO Node Identity: K-DEMO is a entity categorized under "Tokamak" in the southkorea intelligence graph. Korean demonstration fusion reactor concept, similar size to ITER with high-field approach (Bo>7T, Bpeak=16T). Two stages: 2200 MWth to 3000 MWth. Goal: Korean fusion...
What documents should I read to learn more about K-DEMO? ▾
To learn more about K-DEMO, review the 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Source_Documents 1 FILES

A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor
This paper presents a preliminary conceptual design study for a steady-state Korean DEMO fusion reactor (K-DEMO) following a fast-track approach. It proposes a two-stage development plan where the initial stage validates net electricity generation, a self-sustaining tritium cycle, and serves as a component test facility, followed by an upgrade for competitive electricity generation (over 300 MWe). Design considerations, 16-T Nb3Sn TF and CS superconducting magnet designs, radial builds, and operational plasma parameters are detailed.
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Citations 4

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  4. [4] (2013) — National Fusion Research Institute, Republic of Korea

Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES

primary osti.gov Government database record (U.S. Department of Energy OSTI)
A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor - OSTI/ETDEWeb
Verifies: K-DEMO is a Korean fusion demonstration reactor concept; Two-stage development plan: first stage demonstrates net electricity generation and self-sustained tritium cycle, second stage major upgrade for ~300 MWe; Major radius designed just below 6.5 m with high magnetic field above 8 T using Nb3Sn superconducting cable; Published in Fusion Engineering and Design, Vol. 88, 2013
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primary kentech-fusion.com Academic journal article PDF
A preliminary conceptual design study for Korean fusion DEMO reactor (PDF)
Verifies: K-DEMO two-stage development plan; Steady-state Korean DEMO reactor designed for net electricity generation and self-sustained tritium cycle; High performance Nb3Sn-based superconducting cable for high magnetic field
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primary iopscience.iop.org Journal article (Nuclear Fusion, IOPscience)
Design concept of K-DEMO for near-term implementation - Nuclear Fusion (IOPscience)
Verifies: K-DEMO conceptual design study initiated in 2012, targeting construction by 2037; Major and minor radii of 6.8 and 2.1 m respectively; Peak magnetic field approaching 16 T with magnetic field at plasma centre above 7 T; Two-phased development plan with pressurized water coolant and ceramic pebble breeder blanket
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ID: K-DEMO
Type: entity
Region: southkorea
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