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Fusion office bill introduced in line with DOE reorganization plan
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Sens. Alex Padilla (D., Calif.) and John Cornyn (R., Texas) have introduced bipartisan legislation to formally establish the Office of Fusion at the Department of Energy. This move seeks to codify one of the many changes put forward by the recent internal reorganization plan for offices at the DOE.
Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Don Beyer (D., Va.) and Jay Obernolte (R., Calif.), who are cochairs of the House Fusion Energy Caucus.
Details: According to Obernolte, “Congress must provide clear direction and a coordinated federal strategy to move fusion from the lab to the grid, and this legislation does exactly that.”
L. I. Katzin, B. I. Spinrad
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 1 | Number 5 | October 1956 | Pages 343-354
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE56-A28772
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
A description of a fluid-fuel-fluid-absorber thermal reactor for the production of U233 is presented herein, and the conditions for maximum efficiency as a breeder (shortest doubling time) are elaborated. With very little modification of operating conditions and no modifications in the structure, the machine shows promise as an efficient U235-U233 converter, with the possibility also of by-product power. Some of the development work required is indicated. In particular, achievement of high pumping rates for maximum heat transfer and fabrication of very thin-walled zirconium tubing pay large dividends.