GAC-ANL TNS scoping studies. Volume IX. Engineering support studies: safety, regulatory considerations. Status report for FY-77, October 1, 1976--September 30, 1977

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5033837· OSTI ID:5033837

The major objective of this study was to examine the safety and regulatory requirements being considered for fusion devices at this early stage of development. The study begins with a comparative evaluation of fission and fusion devices. Succeeding sections of the study present a safety assessment, regulatory considerations, and design and siting criteria for fusion devices. The study results are based entirely on a conceptual design for a Tokamak magnetically confined experimental device to demonstrate fusion ignition. Only minor emphasis is provided to discuss the upgrade version, the fusion demonstration plant.

• Research Organization: General Atomics, San Diego, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-03-0167-038
• OSTI ID: 5033837
• Report Number(s): GA-A-14614(Vol.9); TRN: 78-008977
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SAFETY
SITE SELECTION
TRITIUM
ACCIDENTS
DESIGN
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
ENGINEERING
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HYDROGEN ISOTOPES
ISOTOPES
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NUCLEI
ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
RADIOISOTOPES
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
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