L&T dispatches first consignment of ITER Cryostat

19 Oct 2015 Evaluate

Larsen & Toubro's Heavy Engineering division (L&T Heavy Engineering) has successfully flagged off its first consignment of Cryostat, part of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) fusion reactor facility being built at Cadarache in South of France. This is the first HEL (Heavy Exceptional Load) consignment of ITER program being dispatched to France with a total consignment weight of 460 MT. When complete, ITER will be the world's largest experimental facility to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power.

The fully welded biggest cylindrical vacuum/pressure chamber the Cryostat is designed with an overall dimension of 29.3 meter diameter, 29.6 meter height and a finished weight of 3850 metric tonnes. Built from stainless steel, its thicknesses ranges from 50 mm to 250 mm. The major forgings for the cryostat segment were indigenously made and supplied by L&T Special Steel and Heavy Forgings (LTSSHF) - JV with NPCIL.

Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services with over USD 15 billion in revenue. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for over seven decades.

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