:hammer_and_wrench:Helion Energy focuses on building advanced aluminum and copper alloy components.
:electric_plug:Water-cooled pulsed electromagnets are used in Helion's systems.
:stopwatch:The pulse capacitor assembly is crucial for testing electrical insulation.
:building_construction:The diverter in Helion's Fusion system is designed to handle high heat loads.
:atom:Helion uses various diagnostics to measure and monitor Fusion reactions.
What materials are used in Helion Energy's systems?
—Helion Energy utilizes advanced aluminum and copper alloys for their components, along with high-temperature fiberglass insulation.
How are the electromagnets cooled in Helion's systems?
—The water-cooled pulsed electromagnets in Helion's systems ensure optimal performance and mitigate heat generation.
What is the purpose of the pulse capacitor assembly?
—The pulse capacitor assembly is used for testing electrical insulation, specifically high voltage insulation.
How does Helion handle high heat loads in their Fusion system?
—Helion designs their diverter using high-temperature materials, such as ceramics and tungsten alloys, to withstand the heat generated.
What diagnostics are used to measure Fusion reactions in Helion's systems?
—Helion employs magnetic diagnostics, laser interferometry, x-ray spectroscopy, and Neutron and alpha particle detectors to measure Fusion fuel properties and reactions.
00:19Dr. Curtly introduces the test system for fuel injection and plasma injection for Polaris.
00:37Helion focuses on building components using advanced aluminum and copper alloys.
01:49Water-cooled pulsed electromagnets are crucial in Helion's systems.
03:03The pulse capacitor assembly is used for testing electrical insulation.
03:47The diverter in Helion's Fusion system is designed to handle high heat loads and extract gas.
04:24Non-ignition Fusion refers to compressing and heating Fusion fuel without reaching ignition conditions.
05:25Polaris aims to demonstrate the production of electricity from Fusion fuel for the first time.
05:50Building large-scale capacitor banks for pulsed power systems is a significant engineering challenge.
