Deuterium-Based Fuel Cycle Optimization

摘要

Modifications of Cat-d and d-t fuel cycles are investigated. The Cat-d cycle is modified by adjusting the exp 3 He concentration to obtain maximum fusion or net power density (P/sub f/, P/sub net/) as a function of plasma temperature. The fuel cycle is further modified by means of adding tritium. The impact on the P/sub f/, the P/sub net/, the n tau requirements and required tritium breeding ratio is determined. The d-t cycle is also modified by reducing the tritium concentration. The results of this reduction are discussed. (ERA citation 09:021565)