GAC-ANL TNS SCOPING STUDIES STATUS REPORT FOR FY-77 OCTOBER 1, 1976 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 VOLUME IXnENGINEERING SUPPORT STUDIES - SAFETY, REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

摘要

The major objective of this study was to examine the safety and regulatory requirements being considered for fusion devices at this early stage of development.nThe study begins with a comparative evaluation of fission and fusion devices. Although fusion devices are indeed controlled nuclear reactors, the nature of the fusion process is uniquely different;consequently, full application of fission requirements might either be overly restrictive or only partially effective. Therefore, succeeding sections of the study present a safety assessment, regulatory considerations, and design and siting criteria for fusion devices.nThe study results are based entirely on a conceptual design for a Tokamak magnetically confined experimental device to demonstrate fusion ignition. Only minor emphasis is provided to discuss the upgrade version, the fusion demonstration plant.