Modeling of the Feedback Stabilization of the Resistive Wall Modes in a Tokamak
- Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Miusskaya pl. 4, Moscow, 125047 (Russian Federation)
The problem of feedback stabilization of the resistive wall modes (RWMs) in a tokamak is discussed. An equilibrium configuration with the parameters accepted for the stationary ITER scenario 4A is considered as the main scenario. The effect of the vacuum chamber's shape on the plasma stability is studied. Ideal MHD stability is analyzed numerically by using the KINX code. It is shown that, in a tokamak with the parameters of the designed T-15M tokamak, RWMs can be stabilized by a conventional stabilizing system made of framelike coils. However, the maximum possible gain in {beta} in such a tokamak is found to be smaller than that in ITER. It is shown that, in this case, a reduction in the plasma-wall gap width by 10 cm allows one to substantially increase the {beta} limit, provided that RWMs are stabilized by active feedback.
- OSTI ID:
- 20717468
- Journal Information:
- Plasma Physics Reports, Journal Name: Plasma Physics Reports Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 30; ISSN PPHREM; ISSN 1063-780X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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