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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.
Fan Ying, Tan Yun
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 48 | Number 1 | July-August 2005 | Pages 71-74
Technical Paper | Tritium Science and Technology - Tritium Processing, Transportation, and Storage | doi.org/10.13182/FST05-A883
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The Helium blanketing effect on LaNi5-xAlx and ZrCo alloy is researched. Hydrogen absorption and desorption change due to gaseous helium has been investigated by the serial experiments under different conditions. Helium reduces hydrogen absorption and desorption rate, but it would not change the ultimate quantities of hydrogen absorption and desorption. The surface electron spectrum of LaNi5-xAlx was examined by a multi-functional spectrometer. The examination shows that inert gas would not affect the electron state of the alloy surface and also the decomposition and absorption course of hydrogen molecule on the alloy surface. The research shows that Helium blanketing course is divided into two stages of "bulk flow" and "diffusion flow". After reaching the blanketing pressure the microcosmic course is molecule migration controlled by diffusion.