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Large Sample Neutron Activation Analysis (LSNAA), a non-destructive analytical technique, is comparable to the more established Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) and can be used for the analysis of larger objects more accurately.

The timely availability of qualified materials for use in fusion power reactors is a necessity for the fast deployment of fusion power. 27 European institutions have joined together in the FEMaS-CA to advance fusion materials science in Europe and in close cooperation with EFDA, the European Fusion Development Agreement.

The overarching objective of this Coordination Action is: The FEMaS-CA will create a European research environment in which fusion materials science for the realization of fusion power can be carried out with optimum effect.

FTG participated with the Scientific Coordination of the following tasks:

• Magnetic properties of SS AISI 430 and SS Welds, Contract FU06 CT 2003-00148 (EFDA/03-1104) 
• Thermal, electrical and ferro-magnetic properties of standard Eurofer plate, TW2-ΤΤMS-002-D23 
• Complete Eurofer characterization of the typical microstructures and modelling of the phase transformation behaviour, TW2-TTMS-002-D03
• Detailed metallurgical characterization (including ageing effects) of the EU ODS steel, TW3-TTMS-006-D4.

The ExtreMat Integrated Project targeted on the creation of new multifunctional materials being beyond reach with conventional incremental materials development only. Based on an integrated approach, ExtreMat will dramatically pushed forward the limits in materials technology and provided and industrialized new knowledge-based materials and compounds for top-end and new applications in extreme environments.

FTG Role: Scientific Coordinator for NCSRD.

Co-ordination of three workpackages:

Development of a small angle neutron scattering apparatus at the Greek research reactor.

SMARTEES is targeted at obtaining a novel “proof-of reusability” thermal protection system (TPS) concept with multifunctional properties. i.e. insulation and oxidation resistance. The TPS architecture will combine the use of advanced ceramic composites and porous structures.

FTG Role: Scientific Coordinator of the Work-package “Joining Processes” – Coordination of the partners: TECNALIA-INASMET, Polytechnic of Turin, Erbicol SA, EADS Deutschland GmbH, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

HYDRA aims the development of hybrid thermal protection systems (TPS) for their use in space applications with extreme oxidative environments and high temperature resistance, such as hot parts of space vehicles for orbital entry, planetary probes and NEO exploration.

Scientific Coordination of the tasks: