Structural analysis of the international thermonuclear experimental reactor magnet system: comparative study of two central solenoid configurations

Y. Krivchenkov, B. Stepanov, C. Sborchia, P. Titus, J. Citrolo

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Abstract

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) tokamak superconducting magnet system is designed to confine and control a 21 MA plasma during the various phases of pulsed operation. The central solenoid (CS) and poloidal coils are independently powered with currents that cycle during the pulse. The reference magnet system design includes a layer-wound 12 meter long CS that only allows one current density distribution. In an alternative design, which shows advantages for plasma shape control, the CS consists of three independently powered modules. In this paper the configurations are compared from the structural point of view.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages681-684
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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