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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
P. Gildea
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 8 | Number 2 | September 1985 | Pages 2505-2510
Containment and Control | Proceedings of the Second National Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (Dayton, Ohio, April 30 to May 2, 1985) | doi.org/10.13182/FST85-A24655
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At Sandia Livermore, significant operating experience has been gained with the containment and cleanup systems that provide personnel safety and environmental protection in the tritium facility. The Gas Purification System (GPS) and Vacuum Effluent Recovery System (VERS)—used for cleanup of glove box and contaminated effluent, respectively—have been operating for more that 70,000 hours. Maintained at 811 K, the original catalyst has shown no indication of degraded performance. The,dryer regeneration system has been used to recover 52,000 Ci, with no personnel uptake. Except for VERS vacuum pump overhaul, maintenance on both systems has been minimal.
