Title :
Self-fields, self-forces, and other features of SPARK 1.2
Author :
Weissenburger, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Plasma Phys. Lab., Princetown Univ., NJ, USA
Abstract :
Version 1.2 of the SPARK eddy current analysis code is described. It is the latest member of the Version 1 series that is designed for modeling orientable surfaces. The ability to calculate self-field values and the corresponding self-force values at the model nodes is a major addition. This capability is made fully functional with the new self-symmetry options that are also available. These features were primarily developed to analyze the response of the Compact Ignition Tokamak (CIT) vacuum vessel to plasma disruptions. Field- and force-calculation efficiency were also improved in Version 1.2. Several additional new graphics options are available, including enhanced hidden-surface removal and average-element-current plotting
Keywords :
eddy currents; fusion reactor theory and design; nuclear engineering computing; CIT; Compact Ignition Tokamak; SPARK 1.2; average-element-current plotting; eddy current analysis code; enhanced hidden-surface removal; graphics options; orientable surfaces; plasma disruptions; self-field values; self-forces; self-symmetry options; vacuum vessel; Automatic testing; Bars; Eddy currents; Geometry; Interpolation; Magnetic fields; Reflection; Sparks; Surface treatment; Toroidal magnetic fields;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1989. Proceedings., IEEE Thirteenth Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Knoxville, TN
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1989.102187
