Physics and systems design analyses for spherical torus (ST) based VNS

Y. K.M. Peng; E. T. Cheng; J. D. Galambos; D. J. Strickler; S. E. Berk

Physics and systems design analyses for spherical torus (ST) based VNS

Y. K.M. Peng, E. T. Cheng, J. D. Galambos, D. J. Strickler, S. E. Berk

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Physics and systems design analyses are carried out to estimate the desired fusion core parameters for an ST based Volume Neutron Source (ST-VNS) that utilizes a single-turn toroidal field coil (TFC). A design with a major radius R_o = 1.07 m is estimated to have large margins in physics, technology, and engineering for the initial operation at moderate performance (neutron wall load, W_L = 0.5-2.0 MW/m²). The VNS therefore begins with technologies already assumed in the ITER EDA, and the relatively conservative physics to be tested initially by the ST proof-of-principle experiments presently being built. Given continued advances in technology via the VNS and in physics via the ST experiments, the design should permit upgrades to test components and operation at the level of future Pilot Plant and Power Plants (W_L = 5 MW/m²). This approach to VNS places premium on modular components and remote maintenance, encourages continued innovation and optimization in ST fusion and plasma science, and enhances the practicality of the ST pathway to fusion power.

Original language	English
Pages	733-736
Number of pages	4
State	Published - 1998
Externally published	Yes
Event	Proceedings of the 1997 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Part 1 (of 2) - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Oct 6 1997 → Oct 10 1997

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Conference	Proceedings of the 1997 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Part 1 (of 2)
City	San Diego, CA, USA
Period	10/6/97 → 10/10/97

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