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Tokamak with in situ magnetohydrodynamic generation of toroidal magnetic field

Patent ·
OSTI ID:866006
A tokamak apparatus includes an electrically conductive metal pressure vessel for defining a chamber and confining liquid therein. A liner disposed within said chamber defines a toroidal space within the liner and confines gas therein. The metal vessel provides an electrically conductive path linking the toroidal space. Liquid metal is forced outwardly through the chamber outside of the toroidal space to generate electric current in the conductive path and thereby generate a toroidal magnetic field within the toroidal space. Toroidal plasma is developed within the toroidal space about the major axis thereof.
Research Organization:
GA TECHNOLOGIES INC
DOE Contract Number:
AT03-76ET51011
Assignee:
United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4615860
OSTI ID:
866006
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English