Published March 1977 | Version v1
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Direct energy conversion for fusion reactors

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Complex multistage plasma converters were tested at efficiencies approaching 90% at low energies and powers, and simpler, more cost-effective versions at 65% efficiency. Laboratory tests of neutral-beam direct converters at 15 keV and 2 kW gave 70% efficiency. A 120-keV, 1.5-MW version is being tested

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Imprint Title
Energy and technology review
Journal Page Range
p. 21-30.
Report number
UCRL--52000-77-3

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United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
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8344943
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
ATOMIC BEAMS; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; EFFICIENCY; ION BEAMS; MAGNETIC MIRRORS; PERFORMANCE TESTING; SPECIFICATIONS; THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
Descriptors DEC
BEAMS; OPEN PLASMA DEVICES; TESTING; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES