Title :
TFTR-MG operations and upgrades
Author :
Awad, Mounir N. ; O´Neill, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Plasma Phys. Lab., Princeton Univ., NJ, USA
fDate :
30 Sep-3 Oct 1991
Abstract :
A brief description of the TFTR (Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor) motor generator (MG) system and its operational history since 1981 is presented. Included are various problems encountered during this period such as initial balancing problems with the rotor, drive motor welding cracks, thrust bearing surface problems, generator pole insulation migration, and lube oil problems. Also described is the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory effort to identify and explore operating parameters beyond the specified ratings
Keywords :
electric generators; electric motors; fusion reactor theory and design; Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; TFTR-MG operations; Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor; drive motor welding cracks; generator pole insulation migration; initial balancing problems; lube oil problems; motor generator; operational history; rotor; thrust bearing surface problems; upgrades; Fusion power generation; History; Inductors; Oil insulation; Petroleum; Rotors; Surface cracks; System testing; Tokamaks; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1991. Proceedings., 14th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0132-3
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1991.218872
