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Neutronics analysis of graphite-moderated solid breeder blanket designs for INTOR

Conference · · Proc. Symp. Eng. Probl. Fusion Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6231158

An in-depth analysis of the INTOR tritium production blanket design is presented. A ternary system of solid silicate breeder, lead neutron multiplier, and graphite moderator is explored primarily from safety and blanket tritium inventory considerations. Lithium-silicate (Li/sub 2/SiO/sub 3/) breeder systems are studied along with water (H/sub 2/O/D/sub 2/O) and Type 316 stainless steel as coolant and structural material, respectively. The analysis examines the neutronics effects on tritium production regarding: (1) coolant choice; (2) moderator choice; (3) moderator location; (4) multiplier thickness; (5) /sup 6/Li enrichment; and (6) /sup 6/Li burnup.

Research Organization:
Argonne Natl Lab, IL, USA
OSTI ID:
6231158
Report Number(s):
CONF-811040-
Journal Information:
Proc. Symp. Eng. Probl. Fusion Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Symp. Eng. Probl. Fusion Res.; (United States); ISSN PSERD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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