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Some aspects of volumetric neutron source based on tokamak with ‘warm’ magnet system and inner radiation shield
O.G. Filatov,Vladimir Filatov,Ye.G. Kuzmin,A.N. Makhankov,I. V. Mazul,A.B. Mineev,V.M. Leonov,A. R. Polevoy,V.A. Pozharov,V.E. Zhogolev +9 more
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In this paper, the problems of volumetric neutron source (VNS) creation on a tokamak base with moderate to high aspect ratio ( A = 3-4.5 ) and a multiturn normal conducting (‘warm’) toroidal field magnet system are discussed.About:
This article is published in Fusion Engineering and Design.The article was published on 1996-04-01. It has received 6 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Divertor & Tokamak.read more
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The center post alternate design version for volumetric neutron source based on spherical torus
V. A. Belyakov,V.A. Divavin,O.G. Filatov,Vladimir Filatov,S. A. Grigoriev,M.D Korolkov,A.V. Lipko,A.B. Mineev,V.F Sojkin +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the center post (CP) of the toroidal field coil of a spherical-torus-type facility was analyzed with respect to the normal conducting magnet system of this facility, which is characterized by harsh operation conditions.
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Design of a steady-state tokamak device with superconducting coils for a volumetric neutron source
Yuichi Ogawa,Kunihiko Okano,Nobuyuki Inoue,T. Amano,Y. Asaoka,Ryoji Hiwatari,Y. Murakami,K. Takemura,K. Tokimatsu,K. Tomabechi,T. Yamamoto,Tomoaki Yoshida +11 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a volumetric neutron source for testing large-scale blanket components, based on a steady-state tokamak device with superconducting coils, was designed.
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Toroidal field system with demountable multiturn coils for neutron source based on tokamak
O.G. Filatov,V.V. Filatov,V.V. Korshakov,N.M. Kozhukhovskaja,V.S. Kuligin,V.M. Mikhailov,A.G. Panin,V.P. Silin +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, a volumetric neutron source (VNS) based on tokamak foresees its high availability, therefore the most simple and reliable technical solutions are required for design of the facility, its systems and units.
Stability of High Beta Discharges in the DIII-D Tokamak: 12. Conference Proceedings
E.J. Strait,U. Stroth +1 more
TL;DR: An operational beta limit of 3.5 I/aB has been encountered in neutral beam heated H-mode divertor discharges in DIII-D, scaling linearly with I/aaB over a factor of 3 in I/b and beta as mentioned in this paper.
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Design of a tritium breeding blanket for volumetric neutron source
Y. Asaoka,Yuichi Ogawa,Kunihiko Okano,Nobuyuki Inoue,Y. Murakami,K. Tomabechi,T. Yamamoto,Tomoaki Yoshida +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, a water-cooled and austenitic stainless-steel-structured breeding blanket system was designed for a volumetric neutron source (VNS), based on a steady-state tokamak device.
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Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research
TL;DR: In this paper, the first experiments in JET have been described, which show that this large tokamak behaves in a similar manner to smaller tokak, but with correspondingly improved plasma parameters.
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Disruptions in JET
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe a two-stage MHD instability, where the first stage is caused by a loss of energy from the central region and the second stage is due to an increase in impurity radiation.
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The role of alpha particles in tokamak reactors
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the theoretical work on those properties of a thermonuclear plasma that relate to the charged products of nuclear fusion reactions, including α-particles.
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Erosion and redeposition in the ASDEX Upgrade divertor
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the redeposition of tungsten atoms on the divertor plates of ASDEX Upgrade and found that they were very close to the original marker spots.
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A volumetric neutron source for fusion nuclear technology testing and development
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the requirements of a 1-2 MW m−2 neutron wall load, steady state plasma operation, a fluence of greater than 6 MW years m− 2 and a test area greater than 10 m2.