NSTX-U In-Vessel Control Coils' Design Concept

A successful conceptual design was completed to develop in-vessel control coils [non-axisymmetric control coils (NCCs)]. The NCCs are a series of saddle coils that are intended to satisfy a number of physics criteria including magnetic breaking, error field control, fast resistive wall mode (RWM) co...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on plasma science 2018-05, Vol.46 (5), p.1-6
Main Authors: Atnafu, Neway D., Brooks, A., Cai, D., Dellas, J., Gerhardt, S., Menard, J., Ono, M., Labik, G., Titus, P., Gonzalez-Teodoro, Jorge R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
Cable insulation
Cable shielding
Coils
Conductors
Control coils
ENGINEERING
fusion diagnostics
in-vessel coils
Microwave integrated circuits
mineral-insulated cable (MIC)
Power cables
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Summary:A successful conceptual design was completed to develop in-vessel control coils [non-axisymmetric control coils (NCCs)]. The NCCs are a series of saddle coils that are intended to satisfy a number of physics criteria including magnetic breaking, error field control, fast resistive wall mode (RWM) control, and edge-localized-mode stabilization. Customized mineral-insulated cable (MIC) was selected for the conductor material. The MIC was made from oxygen-free copper conductor, high purity magnesium oxide powder insulation, and 304 stainless steel sleeve cover. Sample MIC was purchased from an outside supplier, and various tests were conducted for design and performance verification including high-voltage testing, which necessitated the development of special test terminations. A concept design was also developed for terminating the MIC ends using the nonconductive and vacuum-sealed technique. Two alternative designs were proposed for joints inside the vacuum vessel (VV). The NCCs are designed to be mounted in front of the primary passive plates and underneath the plasma-facing component (PFC) tiles. The passive plates will be modified to accommodate the coils. A new PFC tile design concept was developed using high-Z materials. New designs for the penetrations through the VV wall were developed. One port per coil was planned. A new power patch panel will be required to provide the ability for various combinations of connections between the NCC, the existing RWM coils, and the existing switching power amplifier power suppliers.
ISSN:0093-3813
1939-9375
DOI:10.1109/TPS.2018.2822555