High elongation ignition tokamak - ETI
A design is presented for a compact, short-pulse, resistive coil ignition tokamak based on maximal utilization of the advantageous features associated with very high plasma elongation. High elongation permits operation with good confinement, high US , and high plasma current density at moderate magnetic field strengths and stresses in a compact device. A particularly important consequence of the high current density is the capability of ohmic ignition, removing the need for auxiliary power systems. The elongated geometry lends itself to significant improvements in ease of maintenance and repair using rapidly demountable toroidal field coils which provide vertical access to and removal of all components. The demountable sliding joints also provide major structural benefits because they decouple the electrical and mechanical functions of the joint.
- Research Organization:
- GA Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-84ER53158
- OSTI ID:
- 6171452
- Report Number(s):
- GA-A-18208; CONF-851102-85; ON: DE86005734; TRN: 86-005255
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 11. symposium on engineering problems in fusion research, Austin, TX, USA, 18 Nov 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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