Results of Large Fusion Power Plant Study

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Results of Large Fusion Power Plant Study

Purpose of Study

Impact Of Large Electrical Generating Plants (> 1.5 GWe)

Co-generation of Hydrogen and Electricity Can Help Lessen Utility Impact

Co-Generation Considerations

Study Baseline Assumptions

Fusion Plant Design Basis

COE Scaling for Advanced Tokamaks

System Elements

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As More Thermal Power Is Used In Electrolyzer, Fusion Plant Efficiency Decreases

Feasibility Issues for Hydrogen Production

Assessment Options and Trades

HTE vs. Conventional Electrolysis

COH, Dedicated Production

Comparison of Electrolysis Types and Costs (50-50 H2/Electricity, On-Peak Price is 6 mills/kWh)

Comparison of On-Peak Electricity Price (50-50 H2/Electricity, Electrolyzer Cost $300/kWH2)

Variable On-Peak Electricity Production (On-Peak Price 6 mills/kWh, Electrolyzer Cost $300/kWH2)

COH Comparison with Other Sources

Study Conclusions

Some Comparative Data To Visualize Hydrogen Production and Water Usage

Author: Mark Tillack

Email: mtillack@ucsd.edu

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