Laser fusion systems for process heat

The industrial sector is a major consumer of energy that has been largely ignored in the consideration of advanced energy systems. The purpose of this study has been to investigate the suitability of laser fusion power plants as sources of process heat for industry. Design concepts were developed to satisfy each of the five specifications for point designs. Similar plant layouts were used for each case. The principal variations in design relate to the differences in the blanket materials and coolant requirements to achieve the process heat conditions. 17 refs.