Fluidized wall for protecting fusion chamber walls

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:864307

Maniscalco, James A ^[1]; Meier, Wayne R ^[2]

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1. Danville, CA
2. Livermore, CA

Apparatus for protecting the inner wall of a fusion chamber from microexplosion debris, x-rays, neutrons, etc. produced by deuterium-tritium (DT) targets imploded within the fusion chamber. The apparatus utilizes a fluidized wall similar to a waterfall comprising liquid lithium or solid pellets of lithium-ceramic, the waterfall forming a blanket to prevent damage of the structural materials of the chamber.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4344911
• OSTI ID: 864307
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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