Overview of US heavy-ion fusion commercial electric power systems assessment project. Revision

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5221700

Dudziak, D J; Pendergrass, J H; Saylor, W W

The US heavy-ion fusion (HIF) research program is oriented toward development of multiple-beam induction linacs. Over the last two years an assessment has been performed of the potential of HIF as a competitive commercial electric power source. This assessment involved several technology performance and cost issues (e.g., final beam transport system, target manufacturing, beam stability in reactor cavity environments, and reactor cavity clearing), as well as overall power plant systems integration and tradeoff studies. Results from parametric analyses using a systems code developed in the project show cost of electricity (COE) values comparable with COEs from other magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion (ICF) plant studies; viz, 50-60 mills/kWh (1985 dollars) for 1-GWe plants. Also, significant COE insensitivity to major accelerator, target, and reactor parameters was demonstrated.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5221700
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-86-2827-Rev.; CONF-860551-10-Rev.; ON: DE86015333
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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