Parametric systems studies of TNS Tokamaks

Conference · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6812243

Graumann, D. W.

The results of parametric systems studies of a Power Generating Fusion Reactor (PGFR) proposed for TNS are reported. The cost of incorporating ignition margin by designing for operation at a reduced ignition beta is given. The additional costs are modest (approximately 10%) down to an ignition beta of 6% with increasing cost increments at lower betas. The basis for the selection of the 3.6m PGFR reference design parameters is given, and the sensitivity of the design to the number of TF-coils, the burn time, the duty factor, and the inboard shield material is presented.

• Research Organization: General Atomic Co., San Diego, Calif. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-03-0167-038
• OSTI ID: 6812243
• Report Number(s): GA-A-14932; CONF-780508-7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700200* -- Fusion Energy-- Fusion Power Plant Technology
BETA RATIO
COST
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC COILS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MAGNET COILS
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
SHIELDING
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
THERMONUCLEAR IGNITION
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
TNS REACTORS
TOKAMAK TYPE REACTORS