Title :
Assessment of existing IEC models and a proposed new approach for modeling gridded systems
Author :
Nadler, J.H. ; Knoll, D.A.
Author_Institution :
Idaho Oper. Office, US Dept. of Energy, Idaho Falls, ID, USA
fDate :
30 Sep-5 Oct 1995
Abstract :
This paper assess the capabilities of existing computer models for inertial-electrostatic confinement (IEC) systems in both the glow discharge mode of operation and the low-pressure, multiple-grid systems. A comparison is made of the present computer simulations of generic IEC devices to today´s running gridded-IEC experiments, based on assumptions used in the models to the physical parameters of the experiments. The pros and cons of such an approach is argued, and a list of critical parameters for a more realistic solution is offered. In addition, an alternate approach to developing a self-consistent model for these modes of operation with gridded systems is proposed
Keywords :
fusion reactor operation; fusion reactor theory; fusion reactors; glow discharges; nuclear engineering computing; plasma inertial confinement; IEC models; computer models; computer simulations; critical parameters; glow discharge mode; gridded systems modeling; inertial confinement fusion; inertial-electrostatic confinement; low-pressure multiple-grid systems; operation modes; self-consistent model; Computer simulation; Fusion power generation; Glow discharges; IEC; Inertial confinement; Magnetic confinement; Mesh generation; Neutrons; Power generation; US Department of Energy;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1995. SOFE '95. Seeking a New Energy Era., 16th IEEE/NPSS Symposium
Conference_Location :
Champaign, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2969-4
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1995.534503
