Abstract
The predictive transport simulations of the type IELMy high confinement mode (H-mode) were discussed using motivated combined ballooning-peeling mode stability theory. It was observed that edge localized mode (ELM) was used to prevent the plasma from terminating due to impurity accumulation. It was found that ELM was controlled by a combination of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) and ballooning mode instabilities were driven by edge pressure gradients. Analysis shows that the collapse of the pressure gradient induced by the ballooning phase of the ELM leads to a violation of the peeling mode stability criterion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1197-1215 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |