High power density blanket design study for fusion-fission hybrid reactors

A conceptual design study of a high power density blanket was carried out. The blanket is cooled by high-pressure helium in tubes in the form of cooling panels. A great number of cooling panels is arranged inside the blanket yet maintaining a fairly simple configuration. The module is robust and fabricable. The concept of LiPb eutectic/transuranium oxide suspension is adopted. The neutronics design is performed giving a flattened power density distribution with the peak value of 70 W/cm3. Thermal analysis shows the design can satisfy technical requirements. Preliminary structural analysis has also been done