Dual-function magnetic structure for toroidal plasma devices

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:863125

Brown, Robert L ^[1]

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1. Kingston, TN

This invention relates to a support system wherein the iron core and yoke of the plasma current system of a tokamak plasma containment device is redesigned to support the forces of the magnet coils. The containment rings, which occupy very valuable space around the magnet coils, are utilized to serve as yokes for the core such that the conventional yoke is eliminated. The overall result is an improved aspect ratio, reduction in structure, smaller overall size, and improved access to the plasma ring.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4098643
• OSTI ID: 863125
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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