Abstract
We have used experiments and modeling to develop a new radiative divertor configuration for DIII-D. Gas puffing experiments with the existing open divertor have shown the creation of a localized (∼ 10 cm diameter) radiation zone which results in substantial reduction (3–10) in the divertor heat flux while τE remains ∼ 2 times ITER-89P scaling. However, ne increases with D2 puffing, and Zeff increases with neon puffing. Divertor structures are required to minimize the effects on the core plasma. The UEDGE fluid code, benchmarked with DIII-D data, and the DEGAS neutrals transport code are used to estimate the effectiveness of divertor configurations; slots reduce the core ionization more than baffles. The overall divertor shape is set by confinement studies which indicate that high triangularity (δ ≈ 0.8) is important for high τE VH-modes. Results from engineering feasibility studies, including diagnostic access, will be presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 336-341 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Nuclear Materials |
| Volume | 220-222 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- General Materials Science
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering