Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 15 / Number 2P2B / March 1989 / Pages 871-875
ITER Nuclear Design / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST89-A39803
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The Li-particulate blanket design concept we proposed for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) uses a dilute suspension of fine solid breeder particles in a carrier gas as the combined coolant and lithium breeder stream. This blanket concept has a simple mechanical and hydraulic configuration, low inventory of bred tritium, and simple tritium extraction system. Existing technology can be used to implement the design for ITER. The concept has the potential to be a highly reliable shield and blanket design for ITER with relatively low development and capital costs.