Fusion Ignition Research Experiment (FIRE)
The possibility of constructing a low cost (< $1B) Fusion Ignition Research Experiment (FIRE) as Next Step Option (NSO) to address burning plasma issues is being explored. FIRE is a compact high field tokamak that utilizes cryogenically cooled copper coils. The design is in the preconceptual phase with different design options and operating scenarios being considered.
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11 publications found » search for others [linked reports are PDF]UWFDM-1221 Radiation Environment for FIRE Diagnostic Ports; M.E. Sawan and K.M. Young, October 2003 [presented at the 20th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE), San Diego CA, 14-17 October 2003]. (7 pages, 1.2 MB)
UWFDM-1175 Nuclear Features of the Fusion Ignition Research Experiment (FIRE); M.E. Sawan, H.Y. Khater, S.J. Zinkle, April 2002 [presented at the 6th International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology, 7-12 April 2002, San Diego CA; published in Fusion Engineering and Design, vol. 63-64, pp. 547-557 (2002)]. (15 pages, 364 kB)
UWFDM-1162 Nuclear Considerations for FIRE; M.E. Sawan and H.Y. Khater, January 2002 [Presented at the 19th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE), 22-25 January 2002, Atlantic City NJ]. (7 pages, 588 kB)
UWFDM-1134 Nuclear Analysis of the FIRE Ignition Device; M.E. Sawan and H.Y. Khater, October 2000 [presented at the 14th Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy, October 15-19, 2000, Park City UT]. (7 pages, 293 kB)
UWFDM-1112 Preliminary Radiological Assessment of the Fusion Ignition Research Experiment (FIRE); H.Y. Khater and M.E. Sawan, October 1999 [Presented at the 18th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, Albuquerque NM, 25-29 October 1999]. (7 pages, 330 kB)
UWFDM-1111 Initial Nuclear Performance Evaluation of the FIRE Ignition Device; M.E. Sawan and H.Y. Khater, October 1999 [Presented at the 18th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, Albuquerque NM, 25-29 October 1999]. (7 pages, 640 kB)
