Operation and control of ITER plasmas
- 1 March 2000
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Nuclear Fusion
- Vol. 40 (3Y) , 485-494
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0029-5515/40/3y/307
Abstract
Features incorporated in the design of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) tokamak and its ancillary and plasma diagnostic systems that facilitate operation and control of ignited and/or high Q DT plasmas are presented. Control methods based upon straightforward extrapolation of techniques employed in the present generation of tokamaks are found to be adequate and effective for ITER plasma control with fusion powers of up to 1.5 GW and burn durations of ≥ 1000 s. Examples of simulations of key plasma control functions, including plasma magnetic configuration control and fusion burn (power) control, are given. The prospects for the creation and control of steady state plasmas sustained by non-inductive current drive and bootstrap current are also discussed.Keywords
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