Author: M. S. ChancePublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Ideal and Resistive MHD Stability of One-Dimensional Tokamak Equilibria
Author: M. S. ChanceIdeal and Resistive MHD Stability of One-dimensional Tokamak Equilibria
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Languages : en
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The MHD equilibrium and stability of a vertically elongated tokamak configuration are analyzed in the one-dimensional limit corresponding to infinite elongation. Stability against all ideal MHD modes can be obtained for beta-values arbitrarily close to unity. In the finite-resistivity stability analysis, axisymmetric (m = 0) tearing modes, centered on the null trace of the poloidal field, can be stabilized by a loosely fitting conducting shell. The presence of the toroidal field component, however, introduces the possibility of nonsymmetric tearing modes (m not equal to 0), centered away from the null trace. These modes can be stabilized only by a more tightly-fitting shell, plus reliance on finite-pressure effects on the small-major-radius side of the plasma profile. Under these conditions, stable configurations with peak beta values approaching unity are readily found.
Magnetohydrodynamic Stability of Tokamaks
Author: Hartmut ZohmPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3527412328
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This book bridges the gap between general plasma physics lectures and the real world problems in MHD stability. In order to support the understanding of concepts and their implication, it refers to real world problems such as toroidal mode coupling or nonlinear evolution in a conceptual and phenomenological approach. Detailed mathematical treatment will involve classical linear stability analysis and an outline of more recent concepts such as the ballooning formalism. The book is based on lectures that the author has given to Master and PhD students in Fusion Plasma Physics. Due its strong link to experimental results in MHD instabilities, the book is also of use to senior researchers in the field, i.e. experimental physicists and engineers in fusion reactor science. The volume is organized in three parts. It starts with an introduction to the MHD equations, a section on toroidal equilibrium (tokamak and stellarator), and on linear stability analysis. Starting from there, the ideal MHD stability of the tokamak configuration will be treated in the second part which is subdivided into current driven and pressure driven MHD. This includes many examples with reference to experimental results for important MHD instabilities such as kinks and their transformation to RWMs, infernal modes, peeling modes, ballooning modes and their relation to ELMs. Finally the coverage is completed by a chapter on resistive stability explaining reconnection and island formation. Again, examples from recent tokamak MHD such as sawteeth, CTMs, NTMs and their relation to disruptions are extensively discussed.
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: MHD Stability of Vertically Asymmetric Tokamak Equilibria
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Languages : en
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The ideal MHD stability properties of a special class of vertically asymmetric tokamak equilibria are examined. The calculations confirm that no major new physical effects are introduced and the modifications can be understood by conventional arguments. The results indicate that significant departures from up-down symmetry can be tolerated before the reduction in .beta. becomes important for reactor operation.
Ideal MHD
Author: Jeffrey P. FreidbergPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107006252
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 743
Book Description
Comprehensive, self-contained, and clearly written, this book describes the macroscopic equilibrium and stability of high temperature plasmas.
MHD Stability for a Class of Tokamak Equilibria With Fixed Boundary
Author: W KernerPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020788390
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
MHD Stability for a Class of Tokamak Equilibria with Fixed Boundary is a comprehensive study of the stability of tokamak plasmas. W Kerner provides an in-depth analysis of magnetohydrodynamics and discusses the stability of tokamak plasmas with a fixed boundary. This book is an essential reference for physicists and engineers working in the field of fusion energy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Fusion Energy Update
Author: Ideal MHD Equilibrium and Stability of Tokamaks with Asymmetric Cross Section
Author: Hollis Emmett DalhedPublisher:
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Category : Tokamaks
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
MHD Stable Regime of the Tokamak
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Languages : en
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A broad family of tokamak current profiles is found to be stable against ideal and resistive MHD kink modes for 1 less than or equal to q(0), with q(a) as low 2. For 0.5 less than or equal to q(0) and q(a) 1, current profiles can be found that are unstable only to the m = 1, n = 1 mode. A specific ''optimal'' tokamak profile can be selected from the range of stable solutions, by imposing a common upper limit on dj/dr - corresponding in ohmic equilibrium to a limitation of dT/sub e//dr by anomalous transport.