What is the estimated mass of a 20MW focus fusion reactor?

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Start date Aug 1, 2005
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Estimating the mass of a 20MW focus fusion reactor is challenging due to the lack of existing models. The discussion highlights significant definitional issues, particularly the distinction between the reactor core and the entire reactor system. Without a concrete design or prototype, providing a rough estimate is difficult. The conversation emphasizes the complexities involved in fusion reactor specifications. Overall, the mass of such a reactor remains largely speculative at this stage.

Aug 1, 2005

seamo_k

Could someone please give me a rough estimate as to what the mass of a 20MW focus fusion reactor might be, please.
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Aug 4, 2005

ohwilleke

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No such thing exists, so it is a bit hard to estimate. You also have serious definitional issues. There are orders of magnitude differences between the size of a reactor core and the entire reactor.

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