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Modelling TF ripple loss of alpha particles in TFTR DT experiments

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/93636· OSTI ID:93636
Modelling of TF ripple loss of alphas in DT experiments on TFTR now includes neoclassical calculations of first orbit loss, stochastic ripple diffusion, ripple trapping and collisional effects. A rapid way to simulate experiment has been developed which uses a simple stochastic domain model for TF ripple loss within the TRANSP analysis code, with the ripple diffusion threshold evaluated by comparison with more accurate but computationally expensive Hamiltonian coordinate guiding center code simulations. Typical TF collisional ripple loss predictions are 6-10% loss of alphas for TFTR D-T experiments at I{sub p} = 1.0-2.0 MA and R = 2.52 m.
Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., NJ (United States). Plasma Physics Lab.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03073
OSTI ID:
93636
Report Number(s):
PPPL--3113; ON: DE95016237
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English