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US 9,287,011 B2Granted
High-yield ICF containment chambers and power reactors
AssigneeInnoven Energy LLC
InventorsRobert O. Hunter, Jr., David H. Sowle, Conner D. Galloway, Alexander V. Valys
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Abstract
Cylindrical inertial confinement fusion reaction chambers are disclosed according to some embodiments of the invention. These chambers can include neutron moderating/absorbing material, radiation absorbing material, and debris collection material. These chambers can also include various injection ports, nozzles, beam ports, sacrificial layers, absorbers, coolant systems, etc. These chambers can be used with directional and/or omni-directional targets.
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An inertial confinement fusion reaction chamber comprising:
- a target insertion mechanism for positioning a directional target, wherein the directional target is configured to produce:
- a first type of emission primarily in a first direction;
- and
- a second type of emission primarily in a second direction;
- a cylindrical pressure vessel with an outer wall comprising:
- a first material positioned within the pressure vessel to receive the first type of emission from the directional target in the first direction;
- a second material positioned within the pressure vessel to receive the second type of emission from the directional target in the second direction;
- and
- a third material, the third material comprising a neutron absorption layer disposed within the pressure vessel;
- and
- a plurality of beam channels embedded within the outer wall of the pressure vessel.
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