Development of a nuclear test strategy for Test Program Element II

Technical Report · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5182700· OSTI ID:5182700

Deis, G. A.; Hsu, P. Y.; Liebenthal, J. L.; Longhurst, G. R.; Miller, L. G.; Schmunk, R. E.; Uldrich, E. D.; Wadkins, R. P.; Watts, K. D.

As part of Phase O in Test Program Element II of the Office of Fusion Energy's First Wall/Blanket/Shield Engineering Test Program, a test strategy has been developed to address the blanket/shield's (B/S's) thermal-hydraulic and thermomechanical data needs, which were identified in an earlier task through the use of nuclear and supporting nonnuclear testing. In Phase I, which extends through 1984, this strategy emphasizes the development of pre-design information and the nonnuclear supporting tests. After Phase I, nuclear testing will be emphasized, and B/S design-verification testing will become more important. The proposed program will investigate a solid-breeder-blanket concept via nuclear testing. This program can begin in Phase I with nonnuclear support tests, and can progress to integrated nuclear testing soon after the completion of Phase I. The program's approximate cost and schedule are presented. In addition, other possible areas of study for Phase I, and strategies for the use of nuclear and nonnuclear facilities after Phase I are outlined.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5182700
• Report Number(s): EGG-FT-5651; ON: DE82008609
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700201* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Blanket Engineering
BREEDING BLANKETS
COST
FIRST WALL
FLUID MECHANICS
HYDRAULICS
MANAGEMENT
MECHANICS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
REACTOR COMPONENTS
SHIELDING
TESTING
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR WALLS