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Overview of fusion nuclear technology in the US

  • N. B. Morley
  • , M. A. Abdou
  • , M. Anderson
  • , P. Calderoni
  • , R. J. Kurtz
  • , R. Nygren
  • , R. Raffray
  • , M. Sawan
  • , P. Sharpe
  • , S. Smolentsev
  • , S. Willms
  • , A. Y. Ying

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Abstract

Fusion nuclear technology (FNT) research in the United States encompasses many activities and requires expertise and capabilities in many different disciplines. The US Enabling Technology program is divided into several task areas, with aspects of magnet fusion energy (MFE) fusion nuclear technology being addressed mainly in the Plasma Chamber, Neutronics, Safety, Materials, Tritium and Plasma Facing Component Programs. These various programs work together to address key FNT topics, including support for the ITER basic machine and the ITER Test Blanket Module, support for domestic plasma experiments, and development of DEMO relevant material and technological systems for blankets, shields, and plasma facing components. In addition, two inertial fusion energy (IFE) research programs conducting FNT-related research for IFE are also described. While it is difficult to describe all these activities in adequate detail, this paper gives an overview of critical FNT activities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-43
Number of pages11
JournalFusion Engineering and Design
Volume81 A
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2006
EventProceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology ISFNT-7 Part A -
Duration: May 22 2005May 27 2005

Keywords

  • Blanket
  • First wall
  • ITER
  • Plasma facing components
  • Safety
  • Tritium

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