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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.
Boro Malinovic, Mujid S. Kazimi
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 10 | Number 3 | November 1986 | Pages 1205-1210
Environment and Safety | doi.org/10.13182/FST86-A24894
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The response of liquid metal self-cooled fusion reactors to a loss of flow accident (LOFA) has been investigated. Coolant temperature rise through the blanket was determined for conditions where decay heat is removed solely by natural convection. It was found that lithium-lead (Li17-Pb83) coolant provides sufficient natural convection to remove decay heat in both tokamak and TMR designs with a reasonable temperature rise. With pure lithium coolant, however, decay heat removal by natural convection proves difficult without excessive temperature rise. A transient analysis reveals that there should be ample time to respond to a LOFA if the plasma is shut down promptly.