Comprehensive control of a tokamak reactor

M. A. Firestone, C. E. Kessel, J. Morrow-Jones, S. C. Jardin, T. X. Mao

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Abstract

The concept of comprehensive, integrated control of a tokamak reactor using modem optimal control theory is presented. The plasma models of electromagnetic and kinetic dynamics and constraints are defined and transformed into a form consistent with linear optimal control theory. Additionally, a model of RF heating and current drive developed for this control effort is shown. The feedback gains derived from the linear control model will be tested and analyzed in the Tokamak Simulation Code (TSC). Finally, preliminary electromagnetic control results are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 14th IEEE/NPSS Symposium Fusion Engineering, FUSION 1991
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages209-212
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780301323
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
Event14th IEEE/NPSS Symposium Fusion Engineering, FUSION 1991 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Sep 30 1991Oct 3 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering

Conference

Conference14th IEEE/NPSS Symposium Fusion Engineering, FUSION 1991
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period9/30/9110/3/91

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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