Fundamentals of Magnetic Thermonuclear Reactor Design

Fundamentals of Magnetic Thermonuclear Reactor Design is a comprehensive resource on fusion technology and energy systems written by renowned scientists and engineers from the Russian nuclear industry. It brings together a wealth of invaluable experience and knowledge on controlled thermonuclear fusion (CTF) facilities with magnetic plasma confinement – from the first semi-commercial tokamak T-3, to the multi-billion international experimental thermonuclear reactor ITER, now in construction in France. As the INTOR and ITER projects have made an immense contribution in the past few decades, this book focuses on its practical engineering aspects and the basics of technical physics and electrical engineering.

Users will gain an understanding of the key ratios between plasma and technical parameters, design streamlining algorithms and engineering solutions.

Written by a team of qualified experts who have been involved in the design of thermonuclear reactors for over 50 yearsOutlines the most important features of the ITER project in France which is building the largest tokamak, including the design, material selection, safety and economic considerationsIncludes data on how to design magnetic fusion reactors using CAD tools, along with relevant regulatory documents

1. Engineering principles of magnetic fusion reactor operation 2. Systems of reactors with magnetic plasma confinement 3. International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor ITER 4. Mathematical simulation of electromagnetic fields 5. Superconducting electromagnetic systems 6. Vacuum-tritium systems 7. First wall: In-vessel components 8. Computerized plasma control system 9. Plasma heating systems 10. Blanket 11. Power supply system 12. Mechanics of magnetic fusion reactors 13. Structural and functional materials: selection criteria and radiation characteristics 14. Fusion reactor safety 15. Conclusions