Tokamak T-15MD—Two years before the physical start-up.

• T-15MD project is the initial technical base for creating fusion neutron source for atomic energy needs. • The preassembly of the tokamak T-15MD magnet system together with the vacuum vessel was completed. • Most of tokamak systems were manufactured and preliminary tested before the final assembly of tokamak. • All the diagnostic equipment is available and part of it was used in experiments on tokamak T-10. • Physical start-up T-15MD is scheduled for December 2020 year. At the present time, in the NRC Kurchatov Institute under the auspices of the Federal Target Program "Nuclear energy-technologies of new generation for period 2010–2015 and to the prospect until 2020" the tokamak T-15MD and supporting facilities are being built. The preassembly of the tokamak T-15MD magnet system together with the vacuum vessel was completed at a plant in Bryansk. All elements of the magnet system and vacuum vessel have been delivered to the NRC "Kurchatov Institute" in Moscow for the tokamak T-15MD assembly. It is expected that the T-15MD assembly will be completed in March of 2019. The reconstruction of the sub-station 110/10/04 kV for own needs was completed in 2017 and the reconstruction of the main sub-station 110/10/1 kV, 300 MW was completed in 2018. Twenty- two of the new transformers 10/1 kV and 20 new thyristor convertors will be installed during 2018–2019 period. One gyrotron with output power 1 MW for pre-ionization should be installed in 2019. Tokamak T-15MD connection to water and electrical communication and also the adjustment of control system will be completed in the middle of 2020. Physical start-up T-15MD is scheduled for December 2020 year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]