Performance comparison between the ITER- and DEMO-like plasmas using CRONOS simulations by Boonyarit Chatthong, Jiraporn Promping

“…This work investigates plasma performance and fusion power production of the ITER- and DEMO-like plasmas using the integrated predictive modelling code CRONOS. …”
Get full text

Optimal Radial Build and Transmutation Properties of a Fusion-Based Transmutation Reactor with Molten Salt Coolants by Bong-Guen Hong

“…The influence of aspect ratio of the tokamak and fusion power on the radial build, and the transmutation properties associated with two molten salt options, FLiBe and FliNaBe, were investigated. …”
Get full text

A fission-fusion hybrid reactor in steady-state L-mode tokamak configuration with natural uranium by Reed, Mark Wilbert

Get full text

DONES Systems identification and requirements allocation by A. Zsákai, A. Díez, A. Muñoz, M. García, A. Ibarra

“…The mission of the DONES program is to develop a database of fusion-like neutron irradiation effects in the materials required for the construction of the Demonstration Fusion Power Reactor (DEMO) for benchmarking of radiation response of materials.In order to do this, the DONES facility will be built to provide a neutron source producing high-energy neutrons at sufficient intensity and irradiation volume. …”
Get full text

Fusion : the energy of the universe. by McCracken, Garry, Stott, P. E. (Peter E.)

New Challenges in Nuclear Fusion Reactors: From Data Analysis to Materials and Manufacturing by Emmanuele Peluso, Ekaterina Pakhomova, Michela Gelfusa

“…The construction and operation of the first generation of magnetically controlled nuclear fusion power plants require the development of proper physics and the engineering bases. …”
Get full text

Dimensional analysis on incipient flow instability in one-side high heat loaded rectangular flat heat sink under sub-cooled flow boiling conditions by Ji Hwan Lim, Minkyu Park

“…The onset of flow instability (OFI) is a major threat to the operation of a fusion power plant. In particular, because the divertor is loaded with a high heat flux of up to 20 MW/m2, it may be vulnerable to OFI. …”
Get full text

Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis for the tritium breeding ratio of a DEMO fusion reactor with a helium cooled pebble bed blanket by Nunnenmann Elena, Fischer Ulrich, Stieglitz Robert

“…An uncertainty analysis was performed for the tritium breeding ratio (TBR) of a fusion power plant of the European DEMO type using the MCSEN patch to the MCNP Monte Carlo code. …”
Get full text

Overview of the SPARC physics basis towards the exploration of burning-plasma regimes in high-field, compact tokamaks by Rodriguez-Fernandez, P, Creely, AJ, Greenwald, MJ, Brunner, D, Ballinger, SB, Chrobak, CP, Garnier, DT, Granetz, R, Hartwig, ZS, Howard, NT, Hughes, JW, Irby, JH, Izzo, VA, Kuang, AQ, Lin, Y, Marmar, ES, Mumgaard, RT, Rea, C, Reinke, ML, Riccardo, V, Rice, JE, Scott, SD, Sorbom, BN, Stillerman, JA, Sweeney, R, Tinguely, RA, Whyte, DG, Wright, JC, Yuryev, DV

“…With a magnetic field of 12.2 T on axis and 8.7 MA of plasma current, SPARC is predicted to produce 140 MW of fusion power with a plasma gain of <jats:italic>Q</jats:italic> ≈ 11, providing ample margin with respect to its mission of <jats:italic>Q</jats:italic> &gt; 2. …”
Get full text

Few-body reactions investigated with the Trojan Horse Method by Roberta Spartà, Giuseppe G. Rapisarda, Claudio Spitaleri, M. La Cognata, Rosario G. Pizzone, S. Romano, Aurora Tumino

“…Here it is presented with its general features and detailed for the case of the 2H(d,p)3H and 2H(d,n)3He measurements, where interesting results for astrophysics and energy fusion power plants have been obtained.…”
Get full text

Power photonics for Green Earth –strategic approach to the better life– by Nakai S.

“…The next step toward the fusion power plant is the engineering development of the elements and the integrated system of the LIFE. …”
Get full text

Enabling Commercial Fusion: Venture & Technology Opportunities for a Growing Fusion Industry by Cohen-Tanugi, David, Delaporte-Mathurin, Rémi, Handley, Malcolm, Meschini, Samuele, Maris, Andrew, Mouratidis, Theodore, Mullen, Julianna, Seltzman, Andrew, Stapelberg, Myles, Short, Mike, Segantin, Stefano, Wallace, Gregory, Zhou, Weiyue

Get full text

Enabling Commercial Fusion: Venture & Technology Opportunities for a Growing Fusion Industry by Cohen-Tanugi, David, Delaporte-Mathurin, Rémi, Handley, Malcolm, Meschini, Samuele, Maris, Andrew, Mouratidis, Theodore, Mullen, Julianna, Seltzman, Andrew, Stapelberg, Myles, Short, Mike, Segantin, Stefano, Wallace, Gregory, Zhou, Weiyue

Get full text

Modeling Hydrogen Transport in BABY by Weaver, Colin

“…Fusion energy stands as a beacon of hope in the realm of sustainable power generation, offering the potential to meet global energy demands without adverse environmental impacts. However, fusion power is not yet commercially viable, and significant research is still needed to develop the technologies necessary to make it a reality. …”
Get full text

Conceptual design of a water-cooled first wall component for a tokamak machine by De Sano Gabriele

“…This contribution presents the critical issues of a water-cooled first wall component based on steel as structural material, that is a relevant case study for the design of future fusion power plants.…”
Get full text

Fusion energy: technological challenges by Romanelli Francesco

“…Specifically, the demonstration of high-fusion gain regimes of operation will also provide a test of the technological solutions presently foreseen for the management of high heat and particle loads and the integration of the main technologies of a fusion power plant. In preparation of DEMO, reliable solutions for the breeding blanket and neutron resistant materials have to be developed.…”
Get full text

Evaluation of the Relative Neutronic Risk of Alternative Fusion Fuels by Jerkins, Joseph

“…The radiological risk profiles of a variety of fusion fuels were assessed, to aid understanding of the influence of fuel choice on the safety and cost of future commercial fusion power plants. Shielding thickness and activation dose rates were modeled for five fusion fuels consisting of Deuterium-Tritium, Deuterium-Deuterium, Deuterium-Helium 3, Deuterium-Lithium 6, and Hydrogen-Boron 11. …”
Get full text

Application of cautious stable predictive control to vertical positioning in COMPASS-D tokamak by Gossner, JR, Vyas, P, Kouvaritakis, B, Morris, A

“…Recent advances in guaranteed stable generalized predictive control algorithms are applied to vertical positioning of plasma in the COMPASS-D tokamak, a test device used to study instabilities and control techniques necessary for fusion power plants in the future. The tokamak current P+D controller cannot stabilize the plasma vertical position without internal sensors which will not be available in larger devices. …”

Conceptual design of the beam source for the DEMO Neutral Beam Injectors by P Sonato, P Agostinetti, U Fantz, T Franke, I Furno, A Simonin, M Q Tran

“…DEMO (DEMOnstration Fusion Power Plant) is a proposed nuclear fusion power plant that is intended to follow the ITER experimental reactor. …”
Get full text

Improving particle confinement in inertial electrostatic fusion for spacecraft power and propulsion by Dietrich, Carl, 1977-

Get full text