Electromagnetic analyses for the dynamic control of RFX equilibrium with a new shell

The experiments proposed with active MHD mode control in RFX require the installation of new saddle coils and the substitution of the present thick stabilizing shell with a much thinner one. In this framework, the dynamic behaviour of plasma, shell and poloidal field circuit has been simulated to ve...

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Published in:Fusion engineering and design 2001-11, Vol.58, p.183-187
Main Authors: Cavazzana, R, Chitarin, G, Grando, L, Marchiori, G, Zollino, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Axisymmetric equilibrium
Controled nuclear fusion plants
Electric coils
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy
Ionization of gases
MHD modes
Plasma stability
Poloidal field
Position control
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Summary:The experiments proposed with active MHD mode control in RFX require the installation of new saddle coils and the substitution of the present thick stabilizing shell with a much thinner one. In this framework, the dynamic behaviour of plasma, shell and poloidal field circuit has been simulated to verify the operating scenarios of the modified machine, the dynamic control of plasma axisymmetric equilibrium and on the gas ionisation conditions, also based on the past operation experience. The results have given indications and constraints for the design of a layout, which assures the existence of an operating region compatible with both plasma active position control and gas ionisation.
ISSN:0920-3796
1873-7196
DOI:10.1016/S0920-3796(01)00429-X