Published July 1981 | Version v1
Report

TRACT fusion reactor studies

  • 1. Mathematical Sciences Northwest, Inc., Bellevue, WA

Description

The TRACT plasma concept appears to offer the promise of small fusion power reactors which can greatly reduce the financial risk associated with the commercial fusion power development program. The TRACT plasma formation and heating process is described, and a preliminary design of a small reactor which produces net electrical power is reviewed. Specific design items addressed include: plasma heating, magnet design and reliability, breeding blanket feasibility, and a maintenance concept. Preliminary power plant cost estimates are also presented

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Technology of controlled nuclear fusion
Journal Page Range
p. 894-902.
Report number
CONF-801011--(Vol.3)

Conference

Title
4. ANS topical meeting on the technology of controlled nuclear fusion.
Dates
14 - 17 Oct 1980.
Place
King of Prussia, PA, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12639815
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ASPECT RATIO; BREEDING BLANKETS; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; MAGNET COILS; MAINTENANCE; PLASMA HEATING; SIZE; SPECIFICATIONS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; TOROIDAL CONFIGURATION
Descriptors DEC
ANNULAR SPACE; CONFIGURATION; ELECTRIC COILS; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; HEATING; REACTOR COMPONENTS