Coupling JOREK and STARWALL for Non-linear Resistive-wall Simulations

Authors :: Hoelzl, M.
Merkel, P.
Huysmans, G. T. A.
Nardon, E.
Strumberger, E.
McAdams, R.
Chapman, I.
Guenter, S.
Lackner, K.
Source :: Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 401, 012010 (2012)
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The implementation of a resistive-wall extension to the non-linear MHD-code JOREK via a coupling to the vacuum-field code STARWALL is presented along with first applications and benchmark results. Also, non-linear saturation in the presence of a resistive wall is demonstrated. After completion of the ongoing verification process, this code extension will allow to perform non-linear simulations of MHD instabilities in the presence of three-dimensional resistive walls with holes for limited and X-point plasmas.<br />Comment: Contribution for "Theory Of Fusion Plasmas, Joint Varenna - Lausanne International Workshop, Villa Monastero, Varenna, Italy (27.-31.8.2012)", accepted for publication in Journal of Physics Conference Series