The American company Type One Energy , specialized in stellar fusion research, has announced the progress of its most recent development: The Infinity Two fusion power plant, with a realistic and unified design.
The basics of fusion power plant design
Through a series of six peer-reviewed articles and an editorial in the Cambridge University Press Journal of Plasma Physics , the team behind this innovation has succeeded in presenting the fundamental physical principles that support the design of their pilot plant.
This breakthrough in stellarator design achieves a more complex structure with greater plasma confinement, without the stability issues that plagued previous generations of technology. This approach optimizes both plasma confinement and plant systems , while integrating engineering solutions that ensure better integration with the actual power grid.
The Type One Energy team has demonstrated that there are no scientific barriers to the transition from research to commercial operation. This breakthrough builds on decades of research and the latest developments in cutting-edge computer simulations, which have resolved many of the issues that previously hindered the successful implementation of this technology.
Another major challenge is managing the heat generated during the fusion process. In the design of Infinity Two , a system of diverters has been developed to efficiently manage excess heat. Furthermore, the feasibility of a fuel cycle that includes the use of a breeder blanket and tritium , essential for the plant’s operation, has been demonstrated.
The ability to confine alpha particles , an essential byproduct of fusion, has been instrumental in contributing to the sustained performance of the plasma. The magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium achieved enables efficient and safe operation over time, without compromising system stability.
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