ICF tritium production reactor (open access)

ICF tritium production reactor

The conceptual design of an ICF tritium production reactor is described. The chamber design uses a beryllium multiplier and a liquid lithium breeder to achieve a tritium breeding ratio of 2.08. The annual net tritium production of this 532 MW/sub t/ plant is 16.9 kg, and the estimated cost of tritium is $8100/g.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Meier, W. R.; McCarville, T. J.; Berwald, D. H.; Gordon, J. D. & Steele, W. G.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
ICF reactor economics: identifying the high leverage design features (open access)

ICF reactor economics: identifying the high leverage design features

Parametric studies were carried out for a heavy ion beam (HIB) fusion electric power plant to investigate the effects on the cost of electricity (COE) of variations in several design parameters. In particular, we examined the effects of maximum achievable chamber pulse rate, driver cost, target gain, electric conversion efficiency, and net electric power. We find that with a combination of improvements over our base case, HIB fusion can be economically competitive with other future power sources.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Meier, W. R. & Hogan, W. J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Blanket Optimization Studies for Cascade (open access)

Blanket Optimization Studies for Cascade

A nonlinear, multivariable, blanket optimization technique is applied to the Cascade inertial confinement fusion reactor concept. The thickness of a two-zone blanket, which consists of a BeO multiplier region followed by a LiAlO/sub 2/ breeding region, is minimized subject to constraints on the tritium breeding ratio, neutron leakage, and heat generation rate in Al/SiC tendons that support the chamber wall.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Meier, W. R. & Morse, E. C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summary of All Reported Accidents in Rural Areas of Texas for Calendar Year 1984 (open access)

Summary of All Reported Accidents in Rural Areas of Texas for Calendar Year 1984

Annual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in rural areas of Texas during calendar year 1984, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Texas. Department of Public Safety. Statistical Services.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Summary of All Reported Accidents in the State of Texas for Calendar Year 1984 (open access)

Summary of All Reported Accidents in the State of Texas for Calendar Year 1984

Annual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in Texas during calendar year 1984, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Texas. Department of Public Safety. Statistical Services.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Summary of Motorcycle Involved Accidents in the State of Texas for Calendar Year 1984 (open access)

Summary of Motorcycle Involved Accidents in the State of Texas for Calendar Year 1984

Annual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents that involved motorcycles in Texas during calendar year 1984, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Texas. Department of Public Safety. Statistical Services.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Statewide School Bus Accidents: Calendar Year 1984 (open access)

Texas Statewide School Bus Accidents: Calendar Year 1984

Annual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents that directly or indirectly involved school buses in Texas during calendar year 1984, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.
Date: February 28, 1985
Creator: Texas. Department of Public Safety. Statistical Services.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History