Liquid metal requirements for inertial confinement fusion

Conference · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:5295126

Meier, W R; Maniscalco, J A

The lithium waterfall reactor is described as a concept in which liquid lithium serves as the coolant, tritium breeder, and 1st-wall and blanket structure protector. This reactor has emerged as a promising concept that alleviates the major problems associated with inertial confinement fusion systems. It eliminates the first wall problems resulting from x-rays and pellet debris, and minimizes cyclical thermal stresses. Also, the thick falling region of lithium attenuates neutrons to the point where the blanket structure could survive for the lifetime of the power plant at high power densities.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5295126
• Report Number(s): UCRL-80424; CONF-780308-3; TRN: 78-005684
• Resource Relation: Conference: NACE meeting on corrosion, Houston, TX, USA, 6 Mar 1978
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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