The first HEBLO experiments based on the EU HCPB blanket concept

The out-of-pile HEBLO experiments for thermomechanical loads on a small-scale test section based on the EU HCPB blanket concept were planned and realized. The first experiment series under steady-state conditions was accomplished successfully. The results of 2D simulation calculations show good agreements between calculated and measured temperatures. The following second HEBLO experiment series under temperature transient conditions has been defined and started successfully.