Ohmic H-mode power thresholds and recycling on COMPASS-D

S. J. Fielding, J. D. Ashall, K. B. Axon, R. A. Bamford, M. Booth, P. G. Carolan, T. Edlington, A. M. Edwards, J. Ferreira, D. Gates, S. Gerasimov, J. Hugill, B. Lloyd, S. J. Manhood, A. W. Morris, R. O'Connell, D. C. Robinson, P. R. Simpson, K. Stammers, J. TomasT. N. Todd, M. Valovic̆

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Abstract

Single null X-point discharges on COMPASS-D show a gradual L to H transition. Frequent boronization gives long ELM-free H-mode periods, duration 〉 100 ms, with continuously rising density to 〉 1.5 × 1010 m−3. The LH transition threshold behaviour is more complex than that predicted by present simple scaling laws, with a well-defined low-density limit being observed and sensitivity to small perturbations at the plasma boundary. Density and recycling behaviour is analysed. In discharges refuelled by recycling alone, the coefficient of recycling as well as the particle confinement time is higher in H-mode periods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)284-287
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Nuclear Materials
Volume220-222
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • General Materials Science
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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