Papers
5
Total Citations
138
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About
Driven by the challenge of sustaining fusion reactions, J.C. Hatchressian has made pivotal contributions to the development of remote handling and diagnostic systems for tokamak reactors, directly advancing the operational readiness of ITER. His core research focuses on in-vessel inspection robotics and leak localization technologies for extreme plasma environments. Hatchressian’s most influential work, “Operation of an ITER relevant inspection robot on Tore Supra tokamak” (64 citations), demonstrated the first deployment of a robotic carrier capable of withstanding long-pulse plasma conditions, a critical milestone for reactor maintenance. He further shaped steady-state tokamak research through a comprehensive 2009 study (29 citations) that documented key advances in plasma control and heat exhaust, directly informing ITER’s operational scenarios. His development of a light multipurpose carrier for in-situ diagnostics (7 citations) and a remote leak localization approach (14 citations) expanded the toolkit for non-invasive reactor inspection. By bridging robotics, plasma diagnostics, and fusion engineering, Hatchressian’s work has established foundational methods for safe, remote intervention in next-generation fusion devices, ensuring that ITER’s long-pulse operations remain both feasible and maintainable.
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Top Papers
- 1Operation of an ITER relevant inspection robot on Tore Supra tokamak64 citations · 2009
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- 3Development of an ITER relevant inspection robot24 citations · 2008
- 4Remote leak localization approach for fusion machines14 citations · 2013
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