Study of Non-Electric Applications of Fusion Power. Final Technical Report

摘要

The overall context for non-electric applications of fusion power is examined. Smaller reactors favored as more compatible with co-processing and co-generation modes. For financial, environmental, and engineering reasons fusion power appears more suitably sited within industrial/chemical complexes rather than in utilities framework. Ways to use potential of 14 MeV fusion neutrons to advantage discussed including transmutation, radiolysis, reactor by-products, and high temperature features (and combinations thereof). Specialized uses generally do not enjoy sufficient market to bolster fusion program. Mundane uses such as low-temperature heat for alcohol plants, paper mills, etc., may warrant much lower fusion reactor power level economic break-even point. (ERA citation 05:015027)