核融合エネルギー市場分析：Analyzing Fusion Energy...市場調査レポートについてご紹介

A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction to Fusion Energy
B.1 What is Fusion Power?
B.2 Research History
B.2.1 Background
B.2.2 Magnetic Concept
B.2.3 Z-Pinch Concept
B.2.4 Laser Inertial Confinement
B.2.5 Inertial Confinement Concept
B.2.6 Other Concepts
B.3 The Fusion Process
B.4 Tokamak: Making Fusion Power Possible
B.5 What are the Conditions for Fusion?
B.6 How is Fusion Energy Produced?
B.7 Physics of Fusion, Fusion Reactors, and Research Reactors
B.8 Understanding Plasma Heating
B.8.1 Overview
B.8.2 Ohmic Heating
B.8.3 Injection of Neutral Beam
B.8.4 Radio Frequency Heating
B.9 Fusion Energy: An Unlimited Source of Energy
B.10 Controlling a Fusion Reaction
B.11 Why is Fusion Power Important?
B.12 Is Fusion Energy Safe?
B.13 Commercialization of Fusion Power
B.14 Comparing Fusion Power to Other Energy Sources

C. Understanding the Fusion Fuel Cycle
C.1 Overview of the Fusion Fuel Cycle
C.2 D-T Fuel Cycle: Easiest Reaction
C.3 D-D Fuel Cycle: Reaction of Deuterium
C.4 D-3He Fuel Cycle: Second Generation Approach
C.5 p-11B Fuel Cycle: Aneutronic Fusion

D. Barriers to the Development of Fusion Power
D.1 Possibility of Accidents
D.2 Release of Effluents
D.3 Managing Radioactive Wastes
D.4 Nuclear Proliferation
D.5 Feasibility as a Renewable Energy Source
D.6 Regulatory Barriers

E. Developing Fusion Power Plants
E.1 How a Fusion Power Plant Works
E.2 Confinement Theories
E.3 Usage of Unusual Particles to Catalyze Fusion
E.4 Understanding the Systems of a Fusion Power Plant
E.5 Development of Materials for Fusion Reactors
E.6 Economics of Fusion Power

F. Looking at the Advantages & Disadvantages of Fusion Power

G. Market Status

H. Analyzing the Types of Fusion Power
H.1 Nuclear Fusion
H.2 Inertial Confinement Fusion
H.3 Magnetic Confinement Fusion
H.4 Inertial Electrostatic Confinement
H.5 Laser Inertial
H.6 Cold Fusion
H.7 Bubble Fusion

I. Analyzing the Role of a Tokamak
I.1 What is a Tokamak?
I.2 Experimental research of Tokamak Systems
I.3 Looking at the Toroidal Design
I.4 Concept of Tokamak Cooling

J. Profiles of Tokamaks
J.1 Aditya
J.2 Alcator C-Mod
J.3 ASDEX Upgrade
J.4 DIII-D
J.5 DEMO
J.6 EAST
J.7 FTU
J.8 HiPER
J.9 HT-7
J.10 Joint European Torus
J.11 JT-60
J.12 KSTAR
J.13 MAST
J.14 NIF
J.15 NSTX
J.16 START
J.17 STOR-M
J.18 T-15
J.19 TCV
J.20 TEXTOR Tokamak
J.21 TFTR
J.22 Tokamak de Fontenay aux Roses
J.23 Tore Supra
J.24 UCLA Electric Tokamak
J.25 Wendelstein 7-X

K. Emergence of the X-Divertors

L. Understanding the ITER Project
L.1 Introduction
L.2 History of the Project
L.3 ITER’s Mission
L.4 Reactor Profile
L.5 Funding for the Project
L.6 Understanding the ITER Vacuum Vessel
L.7 US DOE’s Role in the ITER
L.8 US ITER Funding
L.9 Public Response to the ITER Project

M. EU Fusion Energy Program
M.1 Overview
M.2 European Joint Undertaking for the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion For Energy)
M.3 European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA)
M.4 Various Multi-lateral Agreements

N. U.S. DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Program

O. Fusion Energy in China

P. Issues in Harnessing Fusion Energy in a Cost-effective Manner
P.1 Introduction
P.2 Distribution of the Plasma Power Flux
P.3 Surface Heat Flux Removal in Plasma-Facing Components
P.4 Power Conversion and Operating Under High Temperatures
P.5 Ensuring Stable Power Production
P.6 Ensuring the Lifetime of In-vessel Components
P.7 Ensuring the Control of Fusion Plasma
P.8 Controlling the Deuterium Tritium fuel
P.9 Plant Maintenance Issues

Q. Environmental Impact and Safety of Fusion Power
Q.1 Introduction
Q.2 Handling of Tritium
Q.3 Confinement and Control of Final Product
Q.4 Management of Radioactive Waste

R. Research and Development of Fusion Power
R.1 Introduction
R.2 Spin-offs from Fusion Power Technologies
R.3 Looking at High Heat Flux Components
R.4 Looking at Laser Anemometry and the Wind Turbine Industry
R.5 Looking at Superconductors for MRIs
R.6 Industrial Applications
R.7 Technology Usage in Microelectronics
R.8 Technology Usage in Advanced Space Thrusters
R.9 Technology Usage in Superconducting Magnet Systems
R.10 Development of Carbon Composites in Brakes

S. Case Study: FIREX Program
S.1 Overview
S.2 FIREX Project
S.3 Future after FIREX
S.4 Conclusion

T. Case Study: Space Exploration with Fusion Power
T.1 Introduction
T.2 Creating a Fusion-powered Spacecraft
T.3 Utilizing Fusion Energy into a Propulsion System
T.4 VASIMR ? A Precursor to Fusion Propulsion
T.5 Gas Dynamic Mirror (GDM) Fusion Propulsion System
T.6 Feasibility of Magnetic Fusion for Space Applications
T.7 Fusion Reactor Designs for Space Exploration
T.8 Developing Fusion Power for Space Exploration

U. Appendix

V. Glossary of Terms