Overview of the blanket comparison and selection study
Conference
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OSTI ID:7129384
A comprehensive Blanket Comparison and Selection Study was conducted to evaluate proposed D-T fusion reactor blanket concepts and to identify those concepts that offer the greatest potential for fusion reactor applications. The multilaboratory study was led by Argonne National Laboratory and included support from thirteen industrial, national and university laboratories; six primary subcontractors and seven specialized contributors. The primary objectives of the program were (1) to identify a small number (approx. 3) of the blanket concepts that should be the focus of the blanket R and D program, (2) to define and prioritize the critical issues for the leading blanket concepts, and (3) to provide technical input for development of blanket R and D programs. A blanket concept is generally defined by the selection of the component materials, viz., breeder, coolant, structure, and neutron multiplier, and specification of the geometrical configuration. Blanket concepts were evaluated for both the tokamak and tandem mirror reactor configurations using the STARFIRE and MARS reactor designs as a basis, with appropriate modifications to reflect recent advances in technology.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); California Univ., Los Angeles (USA); TRW, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA (USA); McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co., St. Louis, MO (USA); EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA); GA Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 7129384
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-840614-23; ON: DE84006408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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