Heat flux estimates of power balance on Proto-MPEX with IR imaging

Journal Article · Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2016 · Review of Scientific Instruments

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4959953· OSTI ID:22596564

Biewer, T. M.; Caughman, J. B. O.; Goulding, R. H.; Rapp, J. ^[1]; Donovan, D. C. ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831 (United States)
2. Bredesen Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 (United States)

The Prototype Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (Proto-MPEX) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a precursor linear plasma device to the Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX), which will study plasma material interactions (PMIs) for future fusion reactors. This paper will discuss the initial steps performed towards completing a power balance on Proto-MPEX to quantify where energy is lost from the plasma, including the relevant diagnostic package implemented. Machine operating parameters that will improve Proto-MPEX’s performance may be identified, increasing its PMI research capabilities.

• OSTI ID: 22596564
• Journal Information: Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 87, Issue 11; Other Information: (c) 2016 Author(s); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
AUGMENTATION
BALANCES
EQUIPMENT
HEAT
HEAT FLUX
IMAGES
INFRARED RADIATION
INTERACTIONS
ORNL
PLASMA
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS