Fusion-fission hybrid reactors are seen as a possible, mid-term, CO2-free energy source. Starting from the progress in understanding the reversed field pinch plasma confinement, a pilot neutron source with a configuration of R = 4 m and a = 0.8 m and a plasma current of up to 14 mega-ampére (MA) is proposed. A staged experimental approach, with increased complexity and investment, was identified to tackle the existing issues related to scientific and technological aspects and to test the D-T operation at reduced fusion power (P_fus 30 MW, Q 0.4, continuous pulsed operation).
Status and Perspectives of a Reversed Field Pinch as a Pilot Neutron Source
Piovan Roberto; Agostinetti Piero; Bustreo Chiara; Cavazzana Roberto; Escande Dominique; Gaio Elena; Lunardon Francesco; Maistrello Alberto; Puiatti Maria Ester; Valisa Marco; Zollino Giuseppe; Zuin Matteo
Journal:
IEEE transactions on plasma science 48 (6),
pp. 1708 - 1714
Year:
2020
ISTP Authors: Matteo Zuin
Piero Agostinetti
Marco Valisa
Keywords: reversed field pinch (RFP), Fusion reactors, hybrid nuclear power systems, neutron sources
Research Activitie: JOURNAL ARTICLES
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