Title :
Superconducting magnet protection system for the Tokamak Physics Experiment
Author :
Schultz, Joel H. ; Chaniotakis, E. ; Pillsbury, R.D., Jr. ; Wang, P.W. ; Citrolo, J. ; Newmeyer, C. ; Chaplin, M. ; Hassenzahl, W.V.
Author_Institution :
MIT, MA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The TPX Tokamak must protect 30 superconducting magnets during a complex, pulsed physics scenario. 2.0 MA plasma vertical disruptions will occur at unpredictable intervals. These should not cause quench, but will be difficult to distinguish from quench. A redundant, multiple signal protection system combines conventional voltage taps with signals from cowound conductors, pressure and flow sensors
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; fusion reactor safety; overvoltage protection; superconducting magnets; TPX; Tokamak Physics Experiment; flow sensors; pressure sensors; protection system; quench; superconducting magnets; Laboratories; Physics; Plasma measurements; Plasma simulation; Protection; Superconducting cables; Superconducting magnets; Tokamaks; Voltage; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
