Laser driven fusion fission hybrids
The role of the fusion-fission hybrid reactor (FFHR) as a fissile fuel and/or power producer is discussed. As long range options to supply the world energy needs, hybrid-fueled thermal-burner reactors are compared to liquid metal fast breeder reactors (LMFBR). A discussion of different fuel cycles (thorium, depleted uranium, and spent fuel) is presented in order to compare the energy multiplication, the production of fissile fuel, the laser efficiency and pellet gain requirements of the hybrid reactor. LLL has collaborated with Bechtel Corporation and with Westinghouse on the conceptual design of laser fusion power plants. The neutronic studies of these two designs are discussed. The operational parameters, such as energy multiplication, power density, burn-up and plutonium production as a function of time, are also presented.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5207836
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-79653; CONF-771102-14; TRN: 78-005630
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 20. annual AICHE meeting, New York, NY, USA, 13 Nov 1977
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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NEUTRON REACTIONS
PLUTONIUM 239
THORIUM 232
ACTINIDE ISOTOPES
ACTINIDE NUCLEI
ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BARYON REACTIONS
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HADRON REACTIONS
HEAVY NUCLEI
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NUCLEAR REACTIONS
NUCLEI
NUCLEON REACTIONS
PLUTONIUM ISOTOPES
RADIATION FLUX
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THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
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YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
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