Title :
Review of the RFX-Mod AC/DC Conversion System and Possible Improvements for New Plasma Scenarios
Author :
Ferro, A. ; Framarin, J.J. ; Novello, L. ; Zamengo, A. ; Zanotto, L. ; Gaio, E.
Author_Institution :
Consorzio RFX-EURATOM-ENEA Assoc., Padua, Italy
Abstract :
This paper first recalls the main characteristics, design criteria, and strong points of the ac/dc conversion system of RFX-mod. Then, after having described some innovative experimental scenarios and performance improvements which have been devised, the corresponding impact on the ac/dc conversion system and the compatibility with the present design are discussed. Some possible upgrades are identified and the pros and cons are evaluated, also through dedicated simulations.
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; plasma simulation; reversed field pinch; RFX-Mod AC/DC conversion system; dedicated simulations; design criteria; innovative experimental scenarios; performance improvements; plasma scenarios; Circuit faults; Resistors; Thyristors; Tokamaks; Toroidal magnetic fields; Windings; RFX; ac/dc converter; poloidal circuit; power supply;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2014.2298895
