New Spark Plugs Pass First Tests
Our new spark plugs, which we hope to be far more rugged than the old, automotive ones, have passed their initial tests.
DPF Design
How was the experimental reactor designed? What are its parts and systems?
The DPF as used in the LPP Experiment
Electrodes
The plasma sheathe forms when the current of electricity passes over them.
Vacuum System
Combined with gas system. System through which pB11 fuel will go.
"Driver"
The part of the DPF related to producing electricity in high voltages. Includes power supply, capacitors, switches, trigger system. (break this down to all 4?)
Insulation
Electrical systems require it to corral the charge.
Transmission system
The plates, transmit electric pulse into electrode.
Shielding
To keep the RFP from disrupting instruments, and to keep radiation at bay.
Support Structure
The parts of the machine must all have something to stand on, accessible to researchers while they work on it.
Room
Chamber?
Instrument interface
Connecting instruments to the experimental device. Lots of design issues there.
Instruments
Discussion of each of the instruments, what they measure, and how this relates to showing how much fusion has taken place.
Posts in this category
DPF Design
The Dense Plasma Focus is a fine machine. The DPF designed by LPP is a specific variation of the DPF. Here are its design parameters.
Conclusions from anode design study
We have competed preliminary anode design studies. These indicate that for copper, stress limits will not be exceeded as long as current at the base of the electrode does not exceed 0.75MA per cm of anode radius. Interestingly enough, this is exactly the same as the “rule of thumb” limit, based on experimental experience, that was previously formulated by Bruce Freeman of Texas AM.
Electrode design update
Volunteer Doug Olsen study of electrode design shows Beryllium anodes to be preferable to copper.
Electrode Design
Electrode design is an important parameter in the functioning of a focus fusion reactor. Focus Fusion volunteer Doug Olsen analyzes the thermal, mechanical stability of electrodes.
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