T.G. Brown , J.E. Menard , J.W. Berkery , A. Brooks , A.E. Costley , E. Emdee , D. Gupta , A. Khodak , R. Maingi , R. Majeski , T. Graening , A Simonin , P. Titus , M. Smith
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The spherical tokamak advanced reactor (STAR) fusion power plant design
Scientific and technical advancements have been made that improve fusion’s prospects to provide a new energy source, showing enhanced plasma confinement conditions with plasma temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 million degrees. Overshadowing this progress is the challenge involved in developing an economically viable fusion power plant design. Many proposed next-step DEMO and pilot plant designs are extensions of existing physics-focused experimental devices defined to understand and control plasma operations to achieve and sustain a fusion reaction.
Transitioning scientific and technical advancements into a functional power plant requires a dedicated focus on architectural designs that integrate diverse technologies, while optimizing physics conditions, with a focus on economic viability. This holistic approach is essential in turning the promise of fusion energy into a reality.
The Spherical Tokamak Advanced Reactor (STAR) is a fusion power plant conceptual design with the architectural focus that strives to balance physics, engineering, and cost considerations. It has been set up to introduce relevant physics, engineering and concept features that an intermediate pilot plant might follow, with the goal of meeting system performances and economic requirements that lead to a commercially competitive fusion power plant.
期刊介绍:
The journal accepts papers about experiments (both plasma and technology), theory, models, methods, and designs in areas relating to technology, engineering, and applied science aspects of magnetic and inertial fusion energy. Specific areas of interest include: MFE and IFE design studies for experiments and reactors; fusion nuclear technologies and materials, including blankets and shields; analysis of reactor plasmas; plasma heating, fuelling, and vacuum systems; drivers, targets, and special technologies for IFE, controls and diagnostics; fuel cycle analysis and tritium reprocessing and handling; operations and remote maintenance of reactors; safety, decommissioning, and waste management; economic and environmental analysis of components and systems.