Plasma and Fusion Research

Volume 18, 1205001 (2023)

Rapid Communications


Conceptual Design of Fusion Power Complex with Hydrogen Storage Function in Superconducting Magnet System
Hirotaka CHIKARAISHI1,2), Naoko ASHIKAWA1,2), Takuya GOTO1,2) and Naoki HIRANO1)
1)
National Institute for Fusion Sience, Toki 509-5292, Japan
2)
SOKENDAI, Toki 509-5292, Japan
(Received 22 October 2022 / Accepted 15 November 2022 / Published 23 January 2023)

Abstract

This paper is the first to define a conceptual design of a fusion power complex with hydrogen storage capability in a superconducting magnet system using cryogenic hydrogen. The fusion power complex realizes a carbon-neutral society by combining a large-capacity power source of renewable energy with the flexibility of energy output. Therefore, the proposed design is positioned as one of the most important next-generation power sources.


Keywords

hydrogen production, superconducting magnet, fusion power plant, energy storage

DOI: 10.1585/pfr.18.1205001


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