An Analytical Model for Fusion First-Wall Temperature Calculations (Conduction)

A primary analytical thermal analysis model is presented which allows for calculation of temperatures in fusion reactor first walls. The model utilizes input quantities based on plasma physics calculations and couples a two-and-one-half-dimensional geometric analysis with a one-dimensional heat conduction analysis in determining temperature profiles over the surface of and within materials used to confine the plasma and vacuum. Given materials-related temperature limitations, methods are also provided for calculating maximum allowable wall power loadings. The results are primarily applicable to the steady-state operation of magnetic confinement devices such as tokamaks.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Carroll, Matthew Charles

• Engineering, Mechanical

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8610910

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/70135