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Demountable Toroidal Field Magnets for Use in a Compact Modular Fusion Reactor

Authors :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Plasma Science and Fusion Center
Mangiarotti, Franco Julio
Goh, Jonathan Yanming
Takayasu, Makoto
Bromberg, Leslie
Minervini, Joseph V
Whyte, Dennis G
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Plasma Science and Fusion Center
Mangiarotti, Franco Julio
Goh, Jonathan Yanming
Takayasu, Makoto
Bromberg, Leslie
Minervini, Joseph V
Whyte, Dennis G
Source :
IOP Publishing
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

A concept of demountable toroidal field magnets for a compact fusion reactor is discussed. The magnets generate a magnetic field of 9.2 T on axis, in a 3.3 m major radius tokamak. Subcooled YBCO conductors have a critical current density adequate to provide this large magnetic field, while operating at 20 K reduces thermodynamic cooling cost of the resistive electrical joints. Demountable magnets allow for vertical replacement and maintenance of internal components, potentially reducing cost and time of maintenance when compared to traditional sector maintenance. Preliminary measurements of contact resistance of a demountable YBCO electrical joint between are presented.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
IOP Publishing
Notes :
application/pdf
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1141894421
Document Type :
Electronic Resource