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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
J. W. Sterbentz, J. E. O'Brien, R. A. Anderl, G. R. Smolik, D. A. Petti, K. A. McCarthy
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 39 | Number 2 | March 2001 | Pages 773-778
Chamber Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST01-A11963332
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A preliminary design is presented for the FLIQURE or Fusion LIQUid Release Experiment. This experimental system is designed to measure the mobilization of tritium, fluorine, and other constituents in molten Flibe following trace neutron irradiation at fusion-relevant temperatures (500-1000°C). Trace neutron irradiation is achieved using a spontaneous fission 252Cf source that produces a relatively uniform concentration of tritium in the Flibe. The experimental goals aim to better understand the mechanisms, mobilization rates, and physiochemical forms of tritium mobilized from the Flibe along with other potentially detectable radioactive isotopes and toxic-material species under inert-gas, air, and steam-ingress conditions. System design details are discussed which include neutronic studies to optimize tritium production, thermal design to maintain and isolate molten Flibe, and instrumentation to meet experimental goals.