TRINITI created an imaging VR system of a modified strong field tokamak (SFT).

Experts of Troitsk Institute of Innovation and Fusion Research (SSC RF TRINITI JSC, a part of ROSATOM Science Division - JSC "Science and Innovations") have developed a virtual model of a modified strong field tokamak (SFT) prototype.

In combination with VR glasses, this model allows assessing the design solutions made at the plant design stage. With a virtual reality helmet you can get inside the tokamak, with controllers in hand you can take it apart and put it together like a construction kit. The plant is life-sized. The technology makes it possible to assess and select the best solutions for the placement of parts and components of the future plant.

"The development is based on immersive technology, namely virtual reality, which helps, for example, get inside the experimental hall of the designed plant before construction begins. Virtual space helps examine and study in detail components of the plant, which are very difficult to access in reality due to technical limitations. The VR system provides a safe and risk-free training and sophisticated process operations, helps polish control skills," said Kirill Artemyev, Junior Researcher and one of the system developers.

TRINITI experts are going to use this VR system in the future for training and education of operating personnel, which will significantly increase the level of competence and qualification of specialists in the relevant area.

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The project has been developed as part of the Comprehensive Program for the Development of Engineering, Technology and Scientific Research in the Use of Nuclear Energy in the Russian Federation until 2024 (DETSR). By the end of 2024, TRINITI is going to complete Phase 1 of the fusion complex (SFT) modernization and start building the infrastructure for a future facility, tokamak with reactor technology (TRT). In 2021, conceptual design of TRT components and the development of diagnostic equipment was commenced. Basic design of the plant will start in 2022. The tokamak itself will be finished by 2030.