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General Atomics releases FUSE—an open-source fusion power design tool
Earlier this month, General Atomics made its Fusion Synthesis Engine (FUSE) software available to others who want to design and build magnetic confinement fusion power plants.
B. Bielak(2), D. Besson(2), F. Carre(1) J. Mercier(2), G. Stalport(2), P. Thomas(1)), W. Daenner(3), M. Gouton(4), P. Hubert(3), G. Vieider(3)
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 19 | Number 3 | May 1991 | Pages 1051-1056
Blanket Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A29482
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This paper summarizes the main conclusions of a study contracted by the NET Team to the CEA, with Framatome as subcontractor, to perform predesign and feasibility studies of the NET shielding blanket segments. A first phase of the study has been devoted to a comparative assessment of candidate blanket concepts, according to a list of criteria including the main design features, the operating performances and the relevant manufacturing process. A second phase of the study is currently in progress, with the dual objective of producing a detailed design of the selected concept for the updated NET configuration, and proposing a development programme for the qualification of the specific manufacturing methods and the verification of the target performances.