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Unresolved Tritium Issues in the Magnetic Fusion Energy Program

James L. Anderson, John R. Bartlit

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 8 / Number 2P2 / September 1985 / Pages 2027-2030

Fusion Reactor / Proceedings of the Second National Topical Meeting on Tritium Technology in Fission, Fusion and Isotopic Applications (Dayton, Ohio, April 30 to May 2, 1985) / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST85-A24582

This paper discusses twelve issues involving tritium in the Magnetic Fusion Energy Program that remain to be resolved. The issues are discussed in three broad categories: fuel reprocessing issues, detritiation issues, and tritium handling issues. Where appropriate, suggestions are made concerning routes to resolution of the issues.