ISSN:
1572-9591
Keywords:
optimization
;
SENRI
;
blanket
;
tritium
;
breeding
;
energy multiplication
;
molten salt
;
nonbreeding
;
hybrid
;
support ratio
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Neutronic calculations were performed to optimize the SENRI blanket in terms of energy multiplication as well as tritium breeding ratio. The blanket employs a thick (∼ 64-cm) Li layer as breeder/coolant. Three approaches were taken here to achieve the goal: (1) reduction of6Li in the lithium, (ii) replacement of the Li layer by a molten-salt (flibe) layer, and (iii) shipment of excess tritium to a nonbreeding blanket. It was found that the excess tritium produced in the SENRI blanket could be used effectively to obtain additional power by fueling a nonbreeding D-T reactor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01053361
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