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Nuclear analysis of a laser fusion reactor, SENRI-I

Journal Article · · J. Fusion Energy; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01053360· OSTI ID:5167629
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A neutronic analysis of the laser-driven internal-confinement fusion reactor SENRI-I is presented. Three-dimensional Monte Carlo calculations were performed to examine the effects of laser beam ports on the flux distribution, tritium breeding ratio, thermal energy deposition in the blanket, and radiation streaming. A Monte Carlo code was also used for the time-dependent radiation-damage analysis accounting for the time of the flight spread of neutrons and the results are compared to the analysis for the HIBALL design. Induced radioactivity was estimated, based on the one-dimensional transport calculation and depletion analysis. The calculated results reveal the advantages of the SENRI-I design with a thick Li layer compared to other reactor systems employing a dry-wall scheme.

Research Organization:
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Tokyo
OSTI ID:
5167629
Journal Information:
J. Fusion Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Fusion Energy; (United States) Vol. 4:4; ISSN JFEND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
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BREEDING BLANKETS
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MATERIALS
METALS
MONTE CARLO METHOD
NEUTRON FLUENCE
NEUTRON FLUX
NEUTRON TRANSPORT THEORY
NUCLEI
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PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
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