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Electromagnetic analysis of the Interspace Afocal Module of the Wide Angle Viewing System diagnostic for ITER.

Authors :
Fernández, A.
Martínez-Fernández, J.
Medrano, M.
Cabrera, S.
Le Guern, F.
Rodríguez, E.
Source :
Fusion Engineering & Design. Jun2023, Vol. 191, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

• 3D ANSYS Maxwell FEM model developed for the EM analysis of the IAM at FDR level. • ISS modelled to calculate the flowing eddy currents between IAM and structure. • Found presumed convergence errors in sharp inner boundary corners of Maxwell models. • Calculated IAM forces are not design driving so do not compromise the final design. The ITER Visible and Infrared Wide Angle Viewing System (WAVS) is a diagnostic aiming to optically monitor the tokamak first wall and divertor for machine protection, plasma control and physics analysis. The Interspace Afocal Module (IAM) is a refractive optical system, being one of the WAVS components located in the Interspace area. In order to assure the optical performance, the IAM has to withstand all the relevant loads defined for the Final Design, including the electromagnetic (EM) loads developed in the Interspace area under EM events. Volumetric forces during transient EM events arise from the interaction of the background magnetic field with the eddy currents induced in the conductive components when they experience time-varying magnetic fields. In case of Category III and IV loads, including load combinations with certain Major Disruption and Vertical Displacement Event cases, the IAM integrity has to be ensured since its structure is classified as Safety Relevant. The EM volumetric loads are calculated through a 3D Finite element model and will serve as inputs for the later structural analysis. The paper summarizes the EM analysis of the IAM, performed by CIEMAT, to validate its Final Design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09203796
Volume :
191
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Fusion Engineering & Design
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163744989
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2023.113592