Main Catalog Physics Thermophysics and theoretical heat engineering

Comparison of new generation tokamaks

Authors: Kopaleishvili N.G., Batrak N.V.
Published in issue: #9(74)/2022
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2022-9-822
Category: Physics \| Chapter: Thermophysics and theoretical heat engineering
Keywords: tokamak with reactor technologies, international experimental fusion reactor, controlled fusion, demonstration fusion power plants, ITER, DEMO, TRT, T-15MD, Rosatom, TRINITI
Published: 07.10.2022

The relevance of the development and operation of new generation tokamaks is investigated. A comparative analysis of future and current tokamaks concepts is carried out. This paper considers such facilities as ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), DEMO (Demonstration Thermonuclear Reactor), TRT (tokamak with reactor technologies), T-15MD, T-15. The principle of controlled thermonuclear fusion based on the reaction of deuterium and tritium is shown, and the advantage of this reaction over other possible ones is highlighted. The characteristics of the devices, the terms of their construction and the conditions of work are examined. The missions and tasks of modern projects are considered. Based on the investigated data, a conclusion is made about the feasibility of developing a new generation of tokamaks.

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