Status of Fusion Reactor Blanket Design^*

* Work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fusion Energy.

ABSTRACT

This paper provides a brief review of the Blanket Comparison and Selection Study (BCSS)¹ and an overview of more recent fusion reactor blanket design efforts. Specific areas covered include improvements in leading blanket concepts identified in the BCSS, viz., self-cooled liquid metal concepts, helium-cooled solid breeder concepts, and helium-cooled liquid breeder concepts. In addition, a summary of innovative blanket concepts and design features is presented. The key features and critical issues associated with these designs are identified.

Notes

* Work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fusion Energy.