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APT target/blanket system design

Conference ·
OSTI ID:248180
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
As part of the Department of Energy (DOE) Accelerator Production of Tritium (APT) project, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is developing an accelerator system to produce tritium. The system`s target/blanket design draws from spallation neutron source technology. Neutrons are produced in tungsten and lead, then captured in helium-3 ({sup 3}He) to produce tritium. The tritium is continuously removed for immediate delivery. The replaceable module design includes a window, tungsten neutron source, lead blanket, and heavy-water reflector modules. The design meets tritium production goals, maintains a high degree of safety, and provides for highly reliable operation.
OSTI ID:
248180
Report Number(s):
CONF-960306--; ISBN 0-7918-1226-X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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