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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 133, June 2006
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| Page(s) | 833 - 835 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006133167 | |
| Published online | 16 June 2006 | |
Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005
J.-C. Gauthier, et al.
J. Phys. IV France 133 (2006) 833-835
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133167
1 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA
2 Univeristy of California, San Diego, CA, USA
3 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
© EDP Sciences 2006
J.-C. Gauthier, et al.
J. Phys. IV France 133 (2006) 833-835
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133167
Systems modeling for laser IFE
W.R. Meier1, A.R. Raffray2 and I.N. Sviatoslavsky31 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA
2 Univeristy of California, San Diego, CA, USA
3 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
Abstract
A systems model of a laser-driven IFE power plant is being developed
to assist in design trade-offs and optimization. The focus to date
has been on modeling the fusion chamber, blanket and power
conversion system. A self-consistent model has been developed to
determine key chamber and thermal cycle parameters (e.g., chamber
radius, structure and coolant temperatures, cycle efficiency, etc.)
as a function of the target yield and pulse repetition rate.
Temperature constraints on the tungsten armor, ferritic steel wall,
and structure/coolant interface are included in evaluating the
potential design space. Results are presented for a lithium cooled
first wall coupled with a Brayton power cycle.
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