Modular stellarator reactor: a fusion power plant

Technical Report · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5575339· OSTI ID:5575339

Miller, R. L.; Bathke, C. G.; Krakowski, R. A.; Heck, F. M.; Green, L.; Karbowski, J. S.; Murphy, J. H.; Tupper, R. B.; DeLuca, R. A.; Moazed, A.

A comparative analysis of the modular stellarator and the torsatron concepts is made based upon a steady-state ignited, DT-fueled, reactor embodiment of each concept for use as a central electric-power station. Parametric tradeoff calculations lead to the selection of four design points for an approx. 4-GWt plant based upon Alcator transport scaling in l = 2 systems of moderate aspect ratio. The four design points represent high-aspect ratio. The four design points represent high-(0.08) and low-(0.04) beta versions of the modular stellarator and torsatron concepts. The physics basis of each design point is described together with supporting engineering and economic analyses. The primary intent of this study is the elucidation of key physics and engineering tradeoffs, constraints, and uncertainties with respect to the ultimate power reactor embodiment.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5575339
• Report Number(s): LA-9737-MS; ON: DE84002268
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700200* -- Fusion Energy-- Fusion Power Plant Technology
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC COILS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT
MAGNET COILS
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
POWER PLANTS
STELLARATORS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
THERMONUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
TORSATRON STELLARATOR