Predictive transport modelling of type I ELMy H-mode dynamics using a theory-motivated combined ballooning-peeling model

J. S. Lönnroth, V. Parail, A. Dnestrovskij, C. Figarella, X. Garbet, H. Wilson

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1197-1215
Number of pages19
JournalPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Volume46
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2004
Externally publishedYes

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