Fusion-fission systems with tritium producing fission reactors
Conference
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· Fusion Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6009690
Fusion-fission systems in which the tritium production rate in the fusion reactor is variable and in which tritium can be bred in the fission reactors are evaluated. The calculational model determines the feasible power production ratios among the system components and an economic figure of merit for feasible (fuel self-sufficient) systems. Allowance for system growth is accomplished with the use of a doubling time parameter. Results are computed for systems with LWR power reactors, modest and advanced tritium production reactors, and both high and low fuel production capabilities for the fusion reactor.
- Research Organization:
- Nuclear Engineering Department, Texas A and M University, College Station, TX
- OSTI ID:
- 6009690
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850310-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 8:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700205* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Fuel
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BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
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BREEDING
BREEDING RATIO
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONVERSION RATIO
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& Injection Systems
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BREEDING
BREEDING RATIO
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONVERSION RATIO
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HYBRID REACTORS
HYDROGEN ISOTOPES
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NUCLEI
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RADIOISOTOPES
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THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
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TRITIUM PRODUCTION REACTORS
WATER COOLED REACTORS
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