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Fusion power demonstration - a baseline for the mirror engineering test reactor (open access)

Fusion power demonstration - a baseline for the mirror engineering test reactor

Developing a definition of an engineering test reactor (ETR) is a current goal of the Office of Fusion Energy (OFE). As a baseline for the mirror ETR, the Fusion Power Demonstration (FPD) concept has been pursued at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in cooperation with Grumman Aerospace, TRW, and the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Envisioned as an intermediate step to fusion power applications, the FPD would achieve DT ignition in the central cell, after which blankets and power conversion would be added to produce net power. To achieve ignition, a minimum central cell length of 67.5 m is needed to supply the ion and alpha particles radial drift pumping losses in the transition region. The resulting fusion power is 360 MW. Low electron-cyclotron heating power of 12 MW, ion-cyclotron heating of 2.5 MW, and a sloshing ion beam power of 1.0 MW result in a net plasma Q of 22. A primary technological challenge is the 24-T, 45-cm bore choke coil, comprising a copper hybrid insert within a 15 to 18 T superconducting coil.
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: Henning, C. D.; Logan, B. G.; Neef, W. S.; Dorn, D.; Clarkson, I. R.; Carpenter, T. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiation-induced electrical breakdown of helium in fusion reactor superconducting magnet systems (open access)

Radiation-induced electrical breakdown of helium in fusion reactor superconducting magnet systems

A comprehensive theoretical study has been performed on the reduction of the electrical breakdown potential of liquid and gaseous helium under neutron and gamma radiation. Extension of the conventional Townsend breakdown theory indicates that radiation fields at the superconducting magnets of a typical fusion reactor are potentially capable of significantly reducing currently established (i.e., unirradiated) helium breakdown voltages. Emphasis is given to the implications of these results including future deployment choices of magnet cryogenic methods (e.g., pool-boiling versus forced-flow), the possible impact on magnet shielding requirements and the analogous situation for radiation-induced electrical breakdown in fusion RF transmission systems.
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: Perkins, L.J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Calculation of density profiles in tandem mirrors fueled by pellets (open access)

Calculation of density profiles in tandem mirrors fueled by pellets

We have modified the LLNL radial transport code TMT to model reactor regime plasmas, fueled by pellets. The source profiles arising from pellet fueling are obtained from existing pellet ablation models. Because inward radial diffusion due to inverted profiles must compete with trapping of central cell ions in the transition region for tandem mirrors, pellets must penetrate fairly far into the plasma. In fact, based on our radial calculations, a pellet with a velocity of 10 km/sec cannot sustain the central flux tubes; a velocity more like 100 km/sec will be necessary. We also find that the central cell radial diffusion must exceed classical by about a factor of 100.
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: Campbell, R. B. & Gilmore, J. M.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tandem mirror fusion research (open access)

Tandem mirror fusion research

The tandem mirror program has evolved considerably in the last decade. Of significance is the viable reactor concept embodied in the MARS design. An aggressive experimental program, culminating in the operation of MFTF-B in late 1986, will provide a firm basis for refining the MARS design as necessary for constructing a reactor prototype in the 1990s.
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: Baldwin, D.E.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0089.0868]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Shane Biles, 9th. grade"
Date: April 2, 1983
Creator: Wilson, George R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0155.0005]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Paul Davis 58 a lifetime cowboy from Kenton Ok. who frequently comes to Clayton."
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0170.0237]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Marcus Dupree, Wayman and Williams Tisdale were the guest speakers for a dinner held by the Heritage Hall Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the Home of Jeff Stewart in Oakdale Farm."
Date: September 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0155.0255]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "So says friend Bob Davisson of Edmond, who sells "Advanced Information Systems" for the phone company."
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0153.0651]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dan's BBQ Pit, Davenport, Oklahoma"
Date: August 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0139.0298]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dr. Sally R. Cole- Principal of Classen High School."
Date: March 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0170.0021]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Hannah Dunning, 3 1/2, admires the eggs in her basket."
Date: April 2, 1983
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0156.0200]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: June 2, 1983
Creator: Wilson, George R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0152.0010]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mr. and Mrs. James P. Linn talk with their house guest Vic Damone before Saturday night's performance."
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0147.0220]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Mike Cox gives out 89er Baseball pennants."
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0138.0241]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ed Cobb Of Vidalia, La., makes some sand bottles to sell during Moore's Fourth of July Celebration last weekend."
Date: July 2, 1983
Creator: Wilson, George R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0323.0228]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Melinda Kaye, Oklahoma City Police Department"
Date: February 2, 1983
Creator: Klock, Roger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Recommended documentation plan for the FLAG and CHEMFLUB computer codes (open access)

Recommended documentation plan for the FLAG and CHEMFLUB computer codes

Reviews have been conducted on both FLAG and CHEMFLUB's documentation and computer codes. The documentation of both models is: (1) incomplete, (2) confusing, (3) not helpful to the reader, (4) filled with extraneous information and (5) lack claimed versatility in analyzing coal gasifier systems. The documentation is such that the computer coding itself must be used as a reference to complete the documentation. Once the codes are set up they are relatively easy to run. We have exercised both of them. Most of our efforts thus far have been concentrated on FLAG because of its importance and complexity. FLAG in its present form can not be expected to yield meaningful data applicable to coal gasifier systems. The reasons for this are twofold. First, the model is incorrect in describing some aspects of fluid particle behavior in coal gasifier systems. Second, the numerical formulation/solution methodology is incorrectly implemented and introduces spurious numerical effects, thereby obscuring the physics of the model. In brief, this means that resulting calculations are not correctly related to the physics. CHEMFLUB, while less extensively exercised, shows that it should be no surprise that CHEMFLUB is best utilized as a tool for generating first approximations. We have concluded …
Date: September 2, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Snubber qualification and test requirements (open access)

Snubber qualification and test requirements

The use of snubbers for safety related piping systems has increased significantly during the last decade. A corresponding increase in snubber requirements (criteria) has also occurred. A review of these criteria indicates inconsistencies and contradictions, and reflects how rapidly knowledge and experience has been gained and applied. This study reviews and summarizes existing criteria, illustrates inconsistencies and recommends research to resolve conflicts.
Date: May 2, 1983
Creator: Onesto, A.T. & Larson, D.A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tandem mirror experiment-upgrade vacuum system: a new configuration and operating parameters (open access)

Tandem mirror experiment-upgrade vacuum system: a new configuration and operating parameters

The Tandem Mirror Experiment-Upgrade (TMX-U) vacuum system has been installed and operating since December 1981. In 1982 and early 1983 the performance of the internal, dynamic pumping system was evaluated during physics experiments. The plasma region gas loads caused the pressure to exceed that allowable for achieving thermal barrier plasmas. The unified, multiple-beamline concept used on TMX-U to pump the neutral-beam injector gas was modified. The modifications to the system were designed to reduce conductance between the injectors and the plasma region to better use the differential pumping in the pumping regions. The modifications made were a smaller cross section neutralizer, replacing apertures with ducts between regions, eliminating the injector scrape-off in the plasma region, relocating the neutral beam dumps, and eliminating the gaps around various penetrations.
Date: December 2, 1983
Creator: Lang, D. D.; Calderon, M. O.; Hunt, A.; Nexsen, W. E.; Pickles, W. L. & Turner, W. C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0338.0838]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Cutting the wedding cake are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kerr."
Date: June 2, 1983
Creator: Beckel, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0264.0814]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Nearly 300 brave the elements for Saturday morning's fifth annual Oklahoma Memorial Fun Run."
Date: April 2, 1983
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0254.0486]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Alfons Heck (Lecturer)"
Date: November 2, 1983
Creator: Roberts, Victor
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0323.0229]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Melinda Kaye, Oklahoma City Police Department"
Date: February 2, 1983
Creator: Klock, Roger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0261.0133]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Hundreds of birds roost under I-40 bridge at E. K. Gaylord Boulevard, making it hazardous for passing motorist and pedestrians."
Date: February 2, 1983
Creator: Albright, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History