Analysis of Tokamak fusion device parameters affecting the efficiency of Tokamak operation

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Nour El-Houda El-zmeter
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5000-0867
Benjamin Schmiga
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0049-6275
Brendan Boyd-Weetman
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8407-153X
Alicia Murphy
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5237-4547

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Nuclear Power has been available as a relatively clean and reliable energy source for several decades. While tokamak engines have been in existence almost as long as successful fission-powered nuclear generators, they have not yet reached operational success for energy generation. This meta study collates key fusion device parameters and determines ideas on the applicability of fusion devices for energy. This paper supports the argument that toroidal tokamaks are not limited by volume whereas spherical designs have a potential volume limit, spherical tokamaks use a lower magnetic field current than toroidal tokamaks. Further scientific and engineering progress is required before tokamak devices can be a viable technology to be used for energy generation.

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