Induction plasma tube
Abstract
An induction plasma tube having a segmented, fluid-cooled internal radiation shield is disclosed. The individual segments are thick in cross-section such that the shield occupies a substantial fraction of the internal volume of the plasma enclosure, resulting in improved performance and higher sustainable plasma temperatures. The individual segments of the shield are preferably cooled by means of a counterflow fluid cooling system wherein each segment includes a central bore and a fluid supply tube extending into the bore. The counterflow cooling system results in improved cooling of the individual segments and also permits use of relatively larger shield segments which permit improved electromagnetic coupling between the induction coil and a plasma located inside the shield. Four embodiments of the invention, each having particular advantages, are disclosed.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6009963
- Application Number:
- ON: DE83013196
- Assignee:
- ERA-08-036766; EDB-83-112970
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; INDUCTION FURNACES; SHIELDING; COOLING; DESIGN; PLASMA; ELECTRIC FURNACES; FURNACES; 420200* - Engineering- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques
Citation Formats
Hull, D E. Induction plasma tube. United States: N. p., 1982.
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Hull, D E. Induction plasma tube. United States.
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abstractNote = {An induction plasma tube having a segmented, fluid-cooled internal radiation shield is disclosed. The individual segments are thick in cross-section such that the shield occupies a substantial fraction of the internal volume of the plasma enclosure, resulting in improved performance and higher sustainable plasma temperatures. The individual segments of the shield are preferably cooled by means of a counterflow fluid cooling system wherein each segment includes a central bore and a fluid supply tube extending into the bore. The counterflow cooling system results in improved cooling of the individual segments and also permits use of relatively larger shield segments which permit improved electromagnetic coupling between the induction coil and a plasma located inside the shield. Four embodiments of the invention, each having particular advantages, are disclosed.},
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year = {Fri Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 1982},
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