Title :
Physics optimization of the Burning Plasma Experiment
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN
fDate :
30 Sep-3 Oct 1991
Abstract :
Recent Improvements in the design of the BPX (Burning Plasma Experiment) aimed at optimizing its physics capability, are described. The divertor geometry, including X-point sweep specifications, has been modified to increase both nominal burn time and margin against uncertainties. Plasma control flexibility has been enhanced to ensure stable discharge ramp-down and single-null operation. The latter provides additional flexibility to optimize power handling and H-mode behavior. Design requirements and active coils are being incorporated to control field errors, with expected benefits for disruptivity, heat load uniformity, and transport
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; fusion reactor theory and design; BPX; Burning Plasma Experiment; H-mode behavior; X-point sweep specifications; active coils; burn time; divertor geometry; field errors; heat load uniformity; single-null operation; stable discharge ramp-down; Coils; Geometry; Ignition; Physics; Plasma stability; Plasma temperature; Plasma transport processes; Power systems; Tokamaks; Uncertainty;
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.1991.218920
