Zap Energy ramps up the pressure in its latest fusion device, pushing plasma to record levels in a breakthrough for clean energy.
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Zap Energy Ramps Up Pressure in Fusion Device
What Makes Zap Energy Ramps Up the Pressure So Significant? Zap Energy ramps up the pressure in its latest fusion device, achieving a new milestone in the race for clean fusion power. The startup’s Fuze-3 reactor compressed plasma to 232,000 psi and heated it to over 21 million degrees Fahrenheit. This breakthrough in sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch technology puts Zap Energy at the forefront of efforts to bring fusion-generated electricity to the grid by the early 2030s. Image Credits:Zap Energy How Does Zap Energy’s Fusion Device Work? Zap Energy ramps up the pressure by sending powerful electric currents through plasma. The plasma generates a magnetic field, which compresses and heats the particles to extreme temperatures. This process, known as Z-pinch fusion, allows the charged particles to collide and fuse, releasing energy. Fuze-3’s latest tests provide critical data for future demonstration plants. What Are the Latest Achievements of Zap Energy Ramps Up the Pressure? Recent tests sh…
