03275nam 22005773 450 991083835630332120230630002757.00-309-68541-90-309-68539-7(MiAaPQ)EBC6836768(Au-PeEL)EBL6836768(CKB)20204257100041(OCoLC)1291318879(BIP)079330902(EXLCZ)992020425710004120211227d2021 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierBringing Fusion to the U. S. GridWashington, D.C. :National Academies Press,2021.©2021.1 online resource (125 pages)Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Bringing Fusion to the U. S. Grid Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press,c2021 9780309685382 Fusion energy offers the prospect of addressing the nation's energy needs and contributing to the transition to a low-carbon emission electrical generation infrastructure. Technology and research results from U.S. investments in the major fusion burning plasma experiment known as ITER, coupled with a strong foundation of research funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), position the United States to begin planning for its first fusion pilot plant. Strong interest from the private sector is an additional motivating factor, as the process of decarbonizing and modernizing the nation's electric infrastructure accelerates and companies seek to lead the way.At the request of DOE, Bringing Fusion to the U.S. Grid builds upon the work of the 2019 report Final Report of the Committee on a Strategic Plan for U.S. Burning Plasma Research to identify the key goals and innovations - independent of confinement concept - that are needed to support the development of a U.S. fusion pilot plant that can serve as a model for producing electricity at the lowest possible capital cost.Force And EnergyScienceNational Academies of Sciences Engineering, and Medicine1596851Engineering National Academy of1705064Studies Division on Earth and Life1731720Sciences Division on Engineering and Physical1651736Board Nuclear and Radiation Studies1731721Systems Board on Energy and Environmental1731722Astronomy Board on Physics and1731723Plant Committee on the Key Goals and Innovation Needed for a U.S. Fusion Pilot1731724National Academy of Engineering,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board,Board on Energy and Environmental Systems,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on the Key Goals and Innovation Needed for a U.S. Fusion Pilot Plant,MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910838356303321Bringing Fusion to the U. S. Grid4144819UNINA