Neutronic optimization for a blanket of the laser fusion reactor, SENRI-I

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Fusion Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01053361· OSTI ID:5135643

Nakashima, H; Ido, S; Kanda, Y

Neutronic calculations were performed to optimize the SENRI blanket in terms of energy multiplication as well as tritium breeding ratio. The blanket employs a thick ( about 64-cm) Li layer as breeder/coolant. Three approaches were taken here to achieve the goal: reduction of /sup 6/Li in the lithium, replacement of the Li layer by a molten-salt (flibe) layer, and shipment of excess tritium to a nonbreeding blanket. It was found that the excess tritium produced in the SENRI blanket could be used effectively to obtain additional power by fueling a nonbreeding D-T reactor.

• Research Organization: Kyushu Univ., Fukuka
• OSTI ID: 5135643
• Journal Information: J. Fusion Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Fusion Energy; (United States) Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 4:4; ISSN JFEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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