摘要 |
<p>A coolant manifold system for distribution of cool coolant to, and collection of hot coolant from, a heat source such as the blanket of a fusion reactor. The manifold system comprises a number of manifold modules disposed around the blanket corresponding to blanket subdivisions. Each manifold has an inner duct with hot, low-pressure fluid flow therethrough and an outer duct with cool, high-pressure flow therethrough. A liner in the inner duct insulates the walls of the inner duct and thereby lowers structural component temperatures, which assists in the support of the manifold. The overall pressurization of the manifold causes the manifold to resist deformation and increases manifold structural strength.</p> |