Fusion power is the generation of energy by nuclear fusion. Fusion reactions are high energy reactions in which two lighteratomic nuclei fuse to form a heavier nucleus. When they combine, some of the mass is lost. This is converted into energy through E = mc2 Fusion power is a research effort to try and harness this energy to power large scale cleaner energy. It is also a major part of plasma physics research.

1. Fusion Technology :The Energy Power

2. Fusion power is the generation of energy by nuclear
fusion. Fusion reactions are high energy reactions in which
two lighteratomic nuclei fuse to form a heavier nucleus.
When they combine, some of the mass is lost.
This is converted into energy through E = mc2 Fusion
power is a research effort to try and harness this energy to
power large scale cleaner energy. It is also a major part of
plasma physics research.
Introduction

3. In large scale commercial proposals, heat from the
fusion reaction is used to operate a steam turbine that
drives electrical generators, as in existing fossil fuel
and nuclear fission power stations.

4. lHow Fusion Technology works?
In a fusion reaction, energy is released when two light
atomic nuclei are fused together to form one heavier
atom. This is the process that provides the energy
powering the Sun and other stars, where hydrogen
nuclei are combined to form helium.

5. To achieve high enough fusion reaction rates to make
fusion useful as an energy source, the fuel (two types of
hydrogen-deuterium and tritium) must be heated to
temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius. At these
temperatures the fuel becomes a plasma.
This incredibly hot plasma is also extremely thin and
fragile, a million times less dense than air. To keep the
plasma from being contaminated and cooled by contact
with material surfaces it is contained in a magnetic
confinement system.

6. The Need for Fusion Technology
Energy supplies are an essential requirement for
economic growth and enhancement of life standards. To
sustain and increase the present rate of world energy
use, according to expectations for this century,
There are Three large Energy:
1.Solar Energy.
2.Fission with Breeding.
3.Fusion.

7. lBenefits of Fusion Technology
Benefits:
No Carbon Emissions:
The only by-products of fusion reactions are small
amounts of helium, which is an inert gas that will not
add to atmospheric pollution.
Abundant Fuels:
Deuterium can be extracted from water and tritium is
produced from lithium, which is found in the earth's
crust. Fuel supplies will therefore last for millions of
years.

8. Energy Efficiency:
One kilogram of fusion fuel can provide the same
amount of energy as 10 million kilograms of fossil fuel.
No long-lived Radioactive Waste:
Only plant components become radioactive and these
will be safe to recycle or dispose of conventionally
within 100 years.

9. Safety:
The small amounts of fuel used in fusion devices (about
the weight of a postage stamp at any one time) means
that a large-scale nuclear accident is not possible.
Reliable Power:
Fusion power plants should provide a baseload supply
of large amounts of electricity, at costs that are
estimated to be broadly similar to other energy sources.

10. Advantages of Fusion Technology
Clean energy. No greenhouse gases.
Virtually limitless fuel available. (The deuterium can
be distilled from seawater and the tritium can be “bred”
in the reactor.)
No chain reaction. Easier to control or stop than
fission.
Very low fuel cost.

11. Disadvantages of FusionTechnology
Unproven at anything resembling commercial scale.
Could produce a net negative amount of energy.
If cold fusion could be achieved, it would be much
easier to implement.

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