Thermal and structural design aspects of high-temperature blankets for fusion synfuel production

Conference · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6350780

Powell, J R; Fillo, J A; Reich, M

The most promising process, high temperature electrolysis (HTE) of steam at temperatures of greater than or equal to 1000/sup 0/C is examined. In HTE, a large fraction (up to approx. 50%) of the energy input to split water to hydrogen and oxygen comes from thermal energy. For the projected operating conditions achieved by high temperature fusion blankets, overall efficiencies for hydrogen production should be on the order of 60%. The design, thermal-hydraulics, and materials for such blankets are discussed.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 6350780
• Report Number(s): BNL-29312; CONF-810801-43
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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