Title :
A multilayered annular liquid metal jet blanket concept for ICF reactors
Author :
Hasan, M.Z. ; Mitsutake, Y. ; Monde, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Saga Univ., Japan
Abstract :
A novel idea of making nearly spherical chambers by annular liquid jets and applying it as first wall and blanket for inertial confinement fusion (ICF) reactors is presented. The parameters that affect the shape of an annular liquid jet are discussed to show which ones to control for obtaining the best chamber shape and size. An example is provided to illustrate the chamber parameters for a 500 MWth ICF reactor using liquid lithium as the primary coolant. Critical issues in using this concept are discussed and the needed future research efforts are outlined
Keywords :
fusion reactor blankets; fusion reactor ignition; fusion reactor reaction chamber; liquid metals; lithium; plasma inertial confinement; 500 MW; ICF reactors; Li; chamber parameters; first wall; inertial confinement fusion; liquid Li; multilayered annular liquid metal jet blanket; primary coolant; spherical chambers; Coolants; Design engineering; Differential equations; Fusion reactor design; Inductors; Inertial confinement; Lithium; Mechanical engineering; Shape control; Size control;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1997. 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4226-7
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1997.687703
