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Author(s):
H. Momota, A. Ishida, Y. Kohzaki, G. H. Miley, S. Ohi, M. Ohnish, K. Yoshikawa, K. Sato, L. C. Steinhauer, Y. Tomita and M. Tuszewski
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Title:
Conceptual Design of D-^3He FRC Reactor "ARTEMIS"
Date of publication:
July 1991
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Key words:
D-^3He, FRC, Conceptual Design, Power Plant, Fusion Reactor
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Abstract:
A comprehensive design study of the D-^3He fueled FRC reactor "ARTEMIS" is carried out for the purpose of proving its attractive characteristics and clarifying the critical issues for a commercial fusion reactor. The FRC burning plasma is stabilized and sustained in a steady equilibrium by means of a preferential trapping of D-^3He fusion-produced energetic protons. A novel direct energy converter for 15MeV protons is also presented. On the bases of a consistent scenario of the fusion plasma production and simple engineering, a compact and simple reactor concept is presented The design of the D-^3He FRC power plant definitely offers the most attractive prospect for energy development. It is environmentally acceptable in view of radio-activity and fuel resources; and the estimated cost of electricity is low compared to a light water reactor. Critical issues concerning physics or engineering for the development of the D-^3He FRC reactor are clarified.
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