3D, coupled electromagnetic, thermal, current diffusion in the finger joints of the Alcator C-Mod toroidal field coils

R. Leonard Myatt, Peter H. Titus

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Abstract

The solution of a transient, 3D current diffusion problem in a massive conductor with thermal coupling has long been an elusive analysis. Using ANSYS, an attempt is made to solve this problem in 3D for a particular application: Alcator C-Mod Toroidal Field (TF) coil 'sliding finger joints.' The submodel analysis is used to determine the detailed current and temperature distribution in the finger joint and felt metal, and thus characterize the operating parameters for this critical element of the magnet. The effects of damaged FM are also evaluated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages713-716
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1997 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Part 1 (of 2) - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: Oct 6 1997Oct 10 1997

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OtherProceedings of the 1997 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Part 1 (of 2)
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period10/6/9710/10/97

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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