Challenges in the extrapolation from DD to DT plasmas: experimental analysis and theory based predictions for JET-DT
A strong modelling program has been started in support of the future JET-DT campaign with the aim of guiding experiments in deuterium (D) towards maximizing fusion energy production in Deuterium–Tritium (DT). Some of the key elements have been identified by using several of the most updated and soph...
| Autores: | , , , , , , , |
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2016 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/100279 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/100279 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Plasma control Fusion Energy Conference Fusion reactions, Controlled Plasma Tokamak Integrated modeling Tècniques de plasma Fusió nuclear Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria biomèdica |
| Resumo: | A strong modelling program has been started in support of the future JET-DT campaign with the aim of guiding experiments in deuterium (D) towards maximizing fusion energy production in Deuterium–Tritium (DT). Some of the key elements have been identified by using several of the most updated and sophisticated models for predicting heat and particle transport, pedestal pressure and heating sources in an integrated modelling framework. For the high beta and low gas operational regime, the density plays a critical role and a trend towards higher fusion power is obtained at lower densities. Additionally, turbulence stabilization by E × B flow shear is shown to generate an isotope effect leading to higher confinement for DT than DD and therefore plasmas with high torque are suitable for maximizing fusion performance. Future JET campaigns will benefit from this modelling activity by defining clear priorities on their scientific program. |
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