The TPX vacuum vessel and in-vessel components
- Princeton Plasma Physics Lab., NJ (United States)
The Tokamak Physics Experiment (TPX) is a superconducting tokamak with double-null divertors. TPX is designed for 1000-second discharges with the capability of being upgraded to steady state operation. High neutron yields resulting from the long duration discharges require that special consideration be given to materials and maintainability. A unique feature of the TPX is the use of a low activation, titanium alloy vacuum vessel. Double-wall vessel construction is used since it offers an efficient solution for shielding, bakeout and cooling. Contained within the vacuum vessel are the passive coil system, Plasma Facing Components (PFCs), magnetic diagnostics, and the internal control coils. All PFCs utilize carbon-carbon composites for exposed surfaces.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH03073
- OSTI ID:
- 41429
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-940630-; ISSN 0748-1896; TRN: 95:002923-0014
- Journal Information:
- Fusion Technology, Vol. 26, Issue 3; Conference: 11. topical meeting on the technology of fusion energy, New Orleans, LA (United States), 19-24 Jun 1994; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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