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Synfuel production in nuclear reactors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5677716
Apparatus and method for producing synthetic fuels and synthetic fuel components by using a neutron source as the energy source, such as a fusion reactor. Neutron absorbers are disposed inside a reaction pipe and are heated by capturing neutrons from the neutron source. Synthetic fuel feedstock is then placed into contact with the heated neutron absorbers. The feedstock is heated and dissociates into its constituent synfuel components, or alternatively is at least preheated sufficiently to use in a subsequent electrolysis process to produce synthetic fuels and synthetic fuel components.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
ERA-08-055563; EDB-83-184143
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE83018036
OSTI ID:
5677716
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English