ITG heat flux reduction in JETTO-TGLF modelling of high current high performance JET pulses

G. Szepesi, C. M. Roach, F. J. Casson, C. D. Challis, J. Garcia, L. Garzotti, K. Hyun-Tae, L. Irvine, E. Lerche, F. Rimini, J. Candy, G. Staebler

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

A comparative transport analysis has been presented between two high current ILW JET pulses: the recent high performance pulse 92436 achieving record neutron rate and the previous record pulse 87412. JETTO-TGLF simulations predicting ne, Te, and Ti are able to capture the major difference in performance between the two pulses. For 92436 a very good agreement between input experimental data and predicted profiles has been achieved, while for 87412 using the same modelling assumptions the discrepancy is higher. In our attempt to find the critical parameters that separate the high and lower performance simulations, it was discovered that the predictive JETTO-TGLF simulations depend on the initial conditions. This is completely reasonable in pulses where the turbulent transport is dominated by ITG modes considering the stabilizing effect of Ti/Te on ITG growth rates and ion heat flux. However, it implies that extrapolating simulations to different scenarios, such as those planned for the D-T campaign, may not be reliable without predicting the evolution of the plasma from the beginning of the discharge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication44th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2017
EditorsA. Bret, M. Fajardo, E. Westerhof, A. Melzer, B. Dromey, C. Riconda
PublisherEuropean Physical Society (EPS)
ISBN (Print)9781510849303
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event44th European Physical Society Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2017 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: Jun 26 2017Jun 30 2017

Publication series

Name44th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2017

Conference

Conference44th European Physical Society Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period06/26/1706/30/17

Funding

This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium and has received funding from the Euratom research and training programme 2014-2018 under grant agreement No 633053. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.

FundersFunder number
H2020 Euratom633053

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'ITG heat flux reduction in JETTO-TGLF modelling of high current high performance JET pulses'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this