Neutronic optimization of a LiAlO/sub 2/ solid breeder blanket
In this report, a pressurized lobular blanket configuration is neutronically optimized. Among the features of this blanket configuration are the use of beryllium and LiAlO/sub 2/ solid breeder pins in a cross-flow configuration in a helium coolant. One-dimensional neutronic optimization calculations are performed to maximize the tritium breeding ratio (TER). The procedure involves spatial allocations of Be, LiAlO/sub 2/, 9-C (ferritic steel), and He; in such a way as to maximize the TBR subject to several material, engineering and geometrical constraints. A TBR of 1.17 is achieved for a relatively thin blanket (approx. = 43 cm depth), and consistency with all imposed constraints.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Los Angeles (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS03-80ER52061
- OSTI ID:
- 5610344
- Report Number(s):
- UCLA-ENG-8607; PPG-933; ON: DE86012879
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Neutronic optimization of a LiAlO/sub 2/ solid breeder blanket
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Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1986
· Fusion Technol.; (United States)
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Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985
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Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985
· Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700201* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Blanket Engineering
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
ALKALINE EARTH METALS
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
BERYLLIUM
BREEDING BLANKETS
CHALCOGENIDES
COOLANTS
ELEMENTS
FERRITIC STEELS
FLUIDS
GASES
HELIUM
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
LITHIUM COMPOUNDS
LITHIUM OXIDES
METALS
NEUTRAL-PARTICLE TRANSPORT
NEUTRON TRANSPORT
NONMETALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIATION TRANSPORT
RARE GASES
REACTOR COMPONENTS
STEELS
700201* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Blanket Engineering
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
ALKALINE EARTH METALS
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
BERYLLIUM
BREEDING BLANKETS
CHALCOGENIDES
COOLANTS
ELEMENTS
FERRITIC STEELS
FLUIDS
GASES
HELIUM
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
LITHIUM COMPOUNDS
LITHIUM OXIDES
METALS
NEUTRAL-PARTICLE TRANSPORT
NEUTRON TRANSPORT
NONMETALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIATION TRANSPORT
RARE GASES
REACTOR COMPONENTS
STEELS