A direct method for determining the mass of gases in ICF shell

In the present paper, the defects of dew point method for measuring the mass of gas filled in ICF shells are analyzed. An accurate state equation for gas D2 is deduced from Benedict-Webb-Rubin (BWR) equation and experimental data in planar phase. A direct method to determine gas mass in ICF shells via measuring the temperature and pressure outside the shells and solving the equation of state by numerical method is proposed. It overcomes the theoretical defects of dew point method and the complexities of equipment. In the present method, the state equation can be improved by more accurately measuring P-V-T values of gas D2, so the measuring precision of the mass of gas in the shells can also be improved. The present method is effective for treating mix gases filled in the shells as well. The errors between the computational results and experimental data are very small. Some cases in the filling process are predicted, and the proper temperature and pressure for filling gases effectively are also suggested.