Solid Breeder/Structure Mechanical Interaction and Thermal Stability
Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 8 / Number 1P2A / July 1985 / Pages 630-634
Blanket and First-Wall Engineering / Proceedings of the Sixth Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy (San Francisco, California, March 3-7, 1985) / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST85-A40110
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Solid breeder/structure mechanical interaction (BSMI) during fusion reactor blanket operation is a potential failure mode which could limit the lifetime of the blanket. The severity of BSMI will generally depend on the materials, specific blanket designs, and blanket operating conditions. Thermomechanical analyses performed for a helium-cooled blanket employing Li2O/HT-9 plates indicate that BSMI could be a serious concern for this blanket.
