公开(公告)号：WO2009079069A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：PCT/US2008078337

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: L LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC ,  FARMER JOSEPH C ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  ABBOTT RYAN P ,  MOSES EDWARD I ,  DE LA RUBIA THOMAS DIAZ

Inventor： FARMER JOSEPH C ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  ABBOTT RYAN P ,  MOSES EDWARD I ,  DE LA RUBIA THOMAS DIAZ

IPC: G21B1/01

CPC classification number: G21B1/01 ,  G21B1/19 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A fuel pebble for use in a fusion-fission engine includes a buffer material and a fertile or fissile fuel shell surrounding the buffer material. The fuel pebble also includes a containment shell surrounding the fertile or fissile fuel shell. The containment shell includes silicon carbide. The fuel pebble further includes a composite material layer surrounding the containment shell and a cladding layer surrounding the composite material layer.

Abstract translation: 用于熔解裂变发动机的燃料卵石包括缓冲材料和围绕缓冲材料的肥沃或易裂变燃料壳。 燃料卵石还包括围绕肥沃或裂变燃料壳的遏制壳。 容纳壳包括碳化硅。 燃料卵石还包括围绕容纳壳的复合材料层和围绕复合材料层的包覆层。

公开(公告)号：WO2009058185A2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2008/011335

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  MOSES, Edward I. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Tomas Diaz ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey F. ,  FARMER, Joseph C. ,  STORM, Eric K. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan P.

Inventor： MOSES, Edward I. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Tomas Diaz ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey F. ,  FARMER, Joseph C. ,  STORM, Eric K. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan P.

IPC: G21B1/01

CPC classification number: G21B1/01 ,  G21B1/19 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A laser inertial-confinement fusion-fission energy power plant is described. The fusion-fission hybrid system uses inertial confinement fusion to produce neutrons from a fusion reaction of deuterium and tritium. The fusion neutrons drive a subcritical blanket of fissile or fertile fuel. A coolant circulated through the fuel extracts heat from the fuel and that heat is used to generate electricity. The inertial confinement fusion reaction can be implemented using central hot spot or fast ignition fusion, and direct or indirect drive. The fusion neutrons result in ultra-deep burn-up of the fuel in the fission blanket, thus enabling the burning of nuclear waste. Fuels include depleted uranium, natural uranium, enriched uranium, spent nuclear fuel, thorium, and weapons grade plutonium. LIFE engines can meet worldwide electricity needs in a safe and sustainable manner, while drastically shrinking the highly undesirable stockpiles of depleted uranium, spent nuclear fuel and excess weapons materials.

Abstract translation: 描述了激光惯性约束熔融裂变能发电厂。 融合裂变混合系统使用惯性约束熔合从氘和氚的聚变反应产生中子。 聚变中子驱动一种亚临界的易裂变或肥沃的燃料。 通过燃料循环的冷却剂从燃料中提取热量，并且使用热量来发电。 惯性约束聚变反应可以使用中心热点或快速点火熔合以及直接或间接驱动来实现。 聚变中子导致裂变层中燃料的超深度燃烧，从而使核废料燃烧。 燃料包括贫化铀，天然铀，浓缩铀，乏核燃料，钍和武器级钚。 LIFE发动机可以以安全和可持续的方式满足全球电力需求，同时大幅萎缩贫铀，乏核燃料和过量武器材料的非常不利的库存。

公开(公告)号：WO2011029031A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/047863

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  MOSES, Edward I. ,  FARMER, Joseph C ,  KUNTZ, Joshua D. ,  GROVES, Scott ,  ZEPEDA, Luis

Inventor： MOSES, Edward I. ,  FARMER, Joseph C ,  KUNTZ, Joshua D. ,  GROVES, Scott ,  ZEPEDA, Luis

IPC: B32B15/01 ,  B32B15/04

CPC classification number: G21B1/13 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B15/06 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2305/024 ,  B32B2307/306 ,  B32B2307/762 ,  B32B2311/00 ,  B32B2607/00 ,  Y02E30/128

Abstract: A high temperature resistant composite structure preferably for use in fusion and fusion-fission systems includes an inner layer of relatively rigid material and an outer layer of relatively rigid material. Between the inner and outer layers an intervening layer of nano-structural foam is disposed. The foam provides a high level of thermal isolation, yet is resistant to neutron damage from the fusion source. Preferably the inner and outer layers are silicon carbide or silicon carbide fiber wrapped structure to enable the manufacture of complex shapes.

Abstract translation: 优选用于熔融和熔融裂变系统的耐高温复合结构包括相对刚性材料的内层和相对刚性材料的外层。 在内层和外层之间设置有纳米结构泡沫的中间层。 泡沫提供了高水平的热隔离，但耐熔融源的中子损坏。 优选地，内层和外层是碳化硅或碳化硅纤维包裹的结构，以使得能够制造复杂的形状。

公开(公告)号：WO2009079068A3

公开(公告)日：2009-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2008078336

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: L LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC ,  FARMER JOSEPH C ,  SERRANO DE CARO MAGDELANA ,  MARIAN JAIME ,  DEMANGE PAUL P ,  ARSENLIS ATHANASIOS ,  SATCHER JOE H ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  ABBOTT RYAN P ,  DE LA RUBIA TOMAS DIAZ ,  MOSES EDWARD I

Inventor： FARMER JOSEPH C ,  SERRANO DE CARO MAGDELANA ,  MARIAN JAIME ,  DEMANGE PAUL P ,  ARSENLIS ATHANASIOS ,  SATCHER JOE H ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  ABBOTT RYAN P ,  DE LA RUBIA TOMAS DIAZ ,  MOSES EDWARD I

IPC: G21C3/00

CPC classification number: G21B1/01 ,  G21B1/19 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A fuel particle for use in a fusion-fission nuclear engine includes a fuel kernel and a buffer layer surrounding the fuel kernel. The fuel particle also includes a pyrolytic carbon layer surrounding the buffer layer and a silicon carbide layer surrounding the buffer layer. The silicon carbide is characterized by a stress less than 450 MPa at 95% burn-up. The fuel particle further includes a second pyrolytic carbon layer surrounding the silicon carbide layer.

Abstract translation: 用于熔核裂变核发动机的燃料颗粒包括燃料核和围绕燃料核的缓冲层。 燃料颗粒还包括围绕缓冲层的热解碳层和围绕缓冲层的碳化硅层。 碳化硅的特征是在95％燃烧时应力小于450MPa。 燃料颗粒还包括围绕碳化硅层的第二热解碳层。

公开(公告)号：WO2009079069A3

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：PCT/US2008/078337

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  FARMER, Joseph, C. ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey, F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan, P. ,  MOSES, Edward, I. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Thomas, Diaz

Inventor： FARMER, Joseph, C. ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey, F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan, P. ,  MOSES, Edward, I. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Thomas, Diaz

IPC: G21C3/00

Abstract: A fuel pebble for use in a fusion-fission engine includes a buffer material and a fertile or fissile fuel shell surrounding the buffer material. The fuel pebble also includes a containment shell surrounding the fertile or fissile fuel shell. The containment shell includes silicon carbide. The fuel pebble further includes a composite material layer surrounding the containment shell and a cladding layer surrounding the composite material layer.

公开(公告)号：WO2009058185A3

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：PCT/US2008011335

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: L LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC ,  MOSES EDWARD I ,  DE LA RUBIA TOMAS DIAZ ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  FARMER JOSEPH C ,  STORM ERIC K ,  ABBOTT RYAN P

Inventor： MOSES EDWARD I ,  DE LA RUBIA TOMAS DIAZ ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFREY F ,  FARMER JOSEPH C ,  STORM ERIC K ,  ABBOTT RYAN P

IPC: H05H1/22

CPC classification number: G21B1/01 ,  G21B1/19 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A laser inertial-confinement fusion-fission energy power plant is described. The fusion-fission hybrid system uses inertial confinement fusion to produce neutrons from a fusion reaction of deuterium and tritium. The fusion neutrons drive a subcritical blanket of fissile or fertile fuel. A coolant circulated through the fuel extracts heat from the fuel that is used to generate electricity. The inertial confinement fusion reaction can be implemented using central hot spot or fast ignition fusion, and direct or indirect drive. The fusion neutrons result in ultra-deep burn-up of the fuel in the fission blanket, thus enabling the burning of nuclear waste. Fuels include depleted uranium, natural uranium, ennched uranium, spent nuclear fuel, thorium, and weapons grade plutonium. LIFE engines can meet worldwide electricity needs in a safe and sustainable manner, while drastically shrinking the highly undesirable stockpiles of depleted uranium, spent nuclear fuel and excess weapons materials.

Abstract translation: 描述了激光惯性约束熔融裂变能发电厂。 融合裂变混合系统使用惯性约束熔合从氘和氚的聚变反应产生中子。 聚变中子驱动一种亚临界的易裂变或肥沃的燃料。 通过燃料循环的冷却剂从用于发电的燃料中提取热量。 惯性约束聚变反应可以使用中心热点或快速点火熔合以及直接或间接驱动来实现。 聚变中子导致裂变层中燃料的超深度燃烧，从而使核废料燃烧。 燃料包括贫化铀，天然铀，搪瓷铀，乏核燃料，钍和武器级钚。 LIFE发动机可以以安全和可持续的方式满足全球电力需求，同时大幅萎缩贫铀，乏核燃料和过量武器材料的非常不利的库存。

公开(公告)号：WO2012064773A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2011059820

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: L LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC ,  MOSES EDWARD I ,  DUNNE ANTHONY MICHAEL ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFERY F ,  ANKLAM THOMAS M ,  SPAETH MARY L ,  SAWICKI RICHARD H ,  DERI ROBERT J ,  MILES ROBIN R ,  BAYRAMIAN ANDREW J ,  ERLANDSON ALVIN C ,  MANES KENNETH R ,  AMENDT A PETER

Inventor： MOSES EDWARD I ,  DUNNE ANTHONY MICHAEL ,  LATKOWSKI JEFFERY F ,  ANKLAM THOMAS M ,  SPAETH MARY L ,  SAWICKI RICHARD H ,  DERI ROBERT J ,  MILES ROBIN R ,  BAYRAMIAN ANDREW J ,  ERLANDSON ALVIN C ,  MANES KENNETH R ,  AMENDT A PETER

IPC: H05H1/22

CPC classification number: G21B1/03 ,  G21B1/13 ,  G21B1/17 ,  G21B1/19 ,  G21B1/23 ,  Y02E30/128

Abstract: An architecture for a fusion power plant is disclosed. The plant includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于融合发电厂的架构。 该设备包括用于从融合反应产生中子的熔化室，以及激光系统，其中激光器围绕真空室布置以向熔化室提供能量以启动聚变反应。 激光器和熔化室之间的光束路径被配置为防止来自熔融室的中子到达激光系统的水平，这将阻止人类进入激光系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2012064773A8

公开(公告)日：2012-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2011/059820

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  MOSES, Edward I. ,  DUNNE, Anthony Michael ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffery F. ,  ANKLAM, Thomas M. ,  SPAETH, Mary L. ,  SAWICKI, Richard H. ,  DERI, Robert J. ,  MILES, Robin R. ,  BAYRAMIAN, Andrew J. ,  ERLANDSON, Alvin C. ,  MANES, Kenneth R. ,  AMENDT, Peter, A.

Inventor： MOSES, Edward I. ,  DUNNE, Anthony Michael ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffery F. ,  ANKLAM, Thomas M. ,  SPAETH, Mary L. ,  SAWICKI, Richard H. ,  DERI, Robert J. ,  MILES, Robin R. ,  BAYRAMIAN, Andrew J. ,  ERLANDSON, Alvin C. ,  MANES, Kenneth R. ,  AMENDT, Peter, A.

IPC: H05H1/22

Abstract: An architecture for a fusion power plant is disclosed. The plant includes a fusion chamber for producing neutrons from a fusion reaction, and a laser system in which lasers are arranged about a vacuum chamber to provide energy to the fusion chamber to initiate the fusion reaction. The beam paths between the lasers and the fusion chamber are configured to prevent neutrons from the fusion chamber from reaching the laser system at a level that would preclude human access to the laser system.

公开(公告)号：WO2012064767A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2011/059814

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffery F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan P. ,  KRAMER, Kevin J. ,  SAWICKI, Richard H. ,  MOSES, Edward I. ,  DUNNE, Anthony Michael

Inventor： LATKOWSKI, Jeffery F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan P. ,  KRAMER, Kevin J. ,  SAWICKI, Richard H. ,  MOSES, Edward I. ,  DUNNE, Anthony Michael

IPC: G21B1/13

CPC classification number: G21B1/03 ,  G21B1/13 ,  G21B1/17 ,  G21B1/19 ,  G21B1/23 ,  Y02E30/128

Abstract: A fusion chamber is disclosed which is divided into separate segments which when fitted together form the fusion chamber. Each segment includes a set of tubes arranged in parallel across a front wall of the segment with each tube extending between plenums behind the front wall. Fluid coolant is pumped through the tubing and through a blanket behind the set of tubes to cool the segment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种融合室，其被分成分开的段，当它们组装在一起形成熔融室时。 每个段包括一组平行地横跨该段的前壁布置的管，每个管在前壁之后的增压室之间延伸。 流体冷却剂通过管道并通过一组管子后面的橡皮布泵送以冷却段。

公开(公告)号：WO2009079068A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：PCT/US2008/078336

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC ,  FARMER, Joseph, C. ,  SERRANO DE CARO, Magdelana ,  MARIAN, Jaime ,  DEMANGE, Paul, P. ,  ARSENLIS, Athanasios ,  SATCHER, Joe, H. ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey, F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan, P. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Tomas, Diaz ,  MOSES, Edward, I.

Inventor： FARMER, Joseph, C. ,  SERRANO DE CARO, Magdelana ,  MARIAN, Jaime ,  DEMANGE, Paul, P. ,  ARSENLIS, Athanasios ,  SATCHER, Joe, H. ,  LATKOWSKI, Jeffrey, F. ,  ABBOTT, Ryan, P. ,  DE LA RUBIA, Tomas, Diaz ,  MOSES, Edward, I.

IPC: G21B1/01

CPC classification number: G21B1/01 ,  G21B1/19 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A fuel particle for use in a fusion-fission nuclear engine includes a fuel kernel and a buffer layer surrounding the fuel kernel. The fuel particle also includes a pyrolytic carbon layer surrounding the buffer layer and a silicon carbide layer surrounding the buffer layer. The silicon carbide is characterized by a stress less than 450 MPa at 95% burn-up. The fuel particle further includes a second pyrolytic carbon layer surrounding the silicon carbide layer.

Abstract translation: 用于熔解裂变核发动机的燃料颗粒包括燃料核和围绕燃料核的缓冲层。 燃料颗粒还包括围绕缓冲层的热解碳层和围绕缓冲层的碳化硅层。 碳化硅的特征在于在95％燃烧时应力小于450MPa。 燃料颗粒还包括围绕碳化硅层的第二热解碳层。