Octalithium plumbate as breeding blanket ceramic: Neutronic performances, synthesis and partial characterization

S. Colominas; I. Palermo; J. Abellà; J. M. Gómez-Ros; J. Sanz; L. Sedano

doi:10.1016/j.fusengdes.2012.01.003

Octalithium plumbate as breeding blanket ceramic: Neutronic performances, synthesis and partial characterization

S. Colominas, I. Palermo, J. Abellà, J. M. Gómez-Ros, J. Sanz, L. Sedano

IQS School of Engineering

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Abstract

A neutronic assessment of the performances of a helium-cooled Li ₈PbO ₆ breeding blanket (BB) for the conceptual design of a DEMO fusion reactor is given. Different BB configurations have been considered in order to minimize the amount of beryllium required for neutron multiplication, including the use of graphite as reflector material. The calculated neutronic responses: tritium breeding ratio (TBR), power deposition in TF coils and power amplification factor, indicate the feasibility of Li ₈PbO ₆ as breeding material. Furthermore, the synthesis and characterization of Li ₈PbO ₆ by X-ray phase analysis are also discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	482-485
Number of pages	4
Journal	Fusion Engineering and Design
Volume	87
Issue number	5-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2012.01.003
Publication status	Published - Aug 2012
Event	10th International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology (ISFNT-10) - Portland - USA, Portland, United States Duration: 12 Sept 2011 → 16 Sept 2011

Keywords

Blanket
Neutronic response
Octalithium plumbate
Synthesis
TBR
XRD

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