TY - JOUR
T1 - Eddy current-adjusted plasma shape reconstruction by Cauchy condition surface method on QUEST
AU - Nakamura, K.
AU - Jiang, Y.
AU - Liu, X. L.
AU - Mitarai, O.
AU - Kurihara, K.
AU - Kawamata, Y.
AU - Sueoka, M.
AU - Hasegawa, M.
AU - Tokunaga, K.
AU - Zushi, H.
AU - Hanada, K.
AU - Fujisawa, A.
AU - Sakamoto, M.
AU - Idei, H.
AU - Kawasaki, S.
AU - Nakashima, H.
AU - Higashijima, A.
AU - Araki, K.
PY - 2011/10
Y1 - 2011/10
N2 - CCS (Cauchy Condition Surface) method is a numerical approach to reproduce plasma shape, which has good precision in conventional tokamaks. In order to apply it in plasma shape reproduction of ST (Spherical Tokamak), the calculation precision of the CCS method in a spherical tokamak CPD (Compact PWI experimental Device) (Bt = 0.25 T, R = 0.3 m, a = 0.2 m) has been analyzed. The precision was confirmed also in ST and decided to be applied to a spherical tokamak QUEST (Bt = 0.25 T, R = 0.68 m, a = 0.40 m). In present stage from the magnetic measurement, it is known that the eddy current effect is large in QUEST experiment, and there are no special magnetic measurements for eddy current now, so some proper model should be selected to evaluate the eddy current effect. The eddy current density by not only CS (Center Solenoid) coil but also plasma current is calculated using EDDYCAL (JAEA). The eddy current magnitudes are taken as unknown variables and solved together with plasma shape reconstruction in ohmic discharge and ECCD (Electron Cyclotron Current Drive) discharge.
AB - CCS (Cauchy Condition Surface) method is a numerical approach to reproduce plasma shape, which has good precision in conventional tokamaks. In order to apply it in plasma shape reproduction of ST (Spherical Tokamak), the calculation precision of the CCS method in a spherical tokamak CPD (Compact PWI experimental Device) (Bt = 0.25 T, R = 0.3 m, a = 0.2 m) has been analyzed. The precision was confirmed also in ST and decided to be applied to a spherical tokamak QUEST (Bt = 0.25 T, R = 0.68 m, a = 0.40 m). In present stage from the magnetic measurement, it is known that the eddy current effect is large in QUEST experiment, and there are no special magnetic measurements for eddy current now, so some proper model should be selected to evaluate the eddy current effect. The eddy current density by not only CS (Center Solenoid) coil but also plasma current is calculated using EDDYCAL (JAEA). The eddy current magnitudes are taken as unknown variables and solved together with plasma shape reconstruction in ohmic discharge and ECCD (Electron Cyclotron Current Drive) discharge.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.04.045
DO - 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.04.045
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:80054064339
SN - 0920-3796
VL - 86
SP - 1080
EP - 1084
JO - Fusion Engineering and Design
JF - Fusion Engineering and Design
IS - 6-8
ER -