Title :
Advances in electromagnetic design of fusion devices
Author :
Albanese, R. ; Coccorese, E. ; Martone, R. ; Rubinacci, G.
Author_Institution :
Dip. di Ingegneria Elettronica, Salerno Univ., Fisciano, Italy
fDate :
11/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The specification of the large magnets needed in future fusion reactors based on the tokamak concept is presented as an inverse electromagnetic problem. The influence of the eddy currents flowing in the metallic structure is illustrated. Currently used computational tools and related mathematical formulations are reviewed. The behavior predicted by the numerical models is in agreement with experimental measurements, as demonstrated by a campaign of code validation. Recent progress on techniques for the identification of the plasma parameters and for scenario optimization is presented
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; eddy currents; fusion reactor theory and design; inverse problems; plasma toroidal confinement; code validation; computational tools; eddy currents; electromagnetic design; fusion devices; fusion reactors; inverse electromagnetic problem; large magnets; metallic structure; numerical models; plasma parameters; scenario optimization; tokamak concept; Electromagnetic devices; Fusion reactor design; Fusion reactors; Magnetic confinement; Plasma confinement; Plasma density; Plasma devices; Superconducting coils; Tokamaks; Toroidal magnetic fields;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
