Update on equilibrium and TSC simulation

C. KesselPrinceton Plasma Physics Laboratory

ARIES Project meeting, Gaithersburg, MD, July 27-28, 2011

Generated a new equilibrium to remove “wave” on inboard side of plasma

Solenoid is now composed of 2 coils rather than 5 coils

Will send out new eqdsk

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TSC simulation is progressing, not there yet

Plasma lays on inner wall

Work to do

Started using new equilibria in time-dependent scenario, keep plasma diverted

Raise parameters to power plant levels….obtain high fusion powerRaise densityIncrease impurity/radiated powerEstablish 100% non-inductive currentEstablish L-H transition and ITB transitionPTRANSP for more source modeling consistency

Begin disruption sequence based on ITER disruption prescriptions

Start to examine structure configurations for disruption analysisFW conductors, toroidally continuous vs non-continuousOther structures/configurations that could pose conducting paths (manifolds, shield, strong-back…)