Title :
Analysis of initial stage of plasma discharge in tokamaks: mathematical model formulation, simulation results, comparison with experiments
Author :
Belyakov, V.A. ; Vasiliev, V.I. ; Lobanov, K.M. ; Makarova, L.P. ; Mineev, A.B.
Author_Institution :
Efremov (D.V.) Sci. Res. Inst. of Electrophys. Apparatus, St. Petersburg, Russia
Abstract :
Stage of plasma initiation is marked out front remaining plasma discharge scenario in tokamak. Plasma as object for control is appear during this stage. Mathematical model of SCENPLINT code for the physical processes description on the stage of plasma initiation is done. Results of comparison between simulations and experimental data on the Russian tokamak T-10 are presented.
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; plasma impurities; plasma simulation; plasma toroidal confinement; plasma transport processes; ECRH power absorption; SCENPLINT code; energy balance equations; impurity radiation model; initial stage; mathematical model formulation; particle balance equations; plasma confinement; plasma discharge; plasma initiation; runaway electrons generation; simulation; tokamaks; transport model; Electrons; Ionization; Mathematical model; Plasma confinement; Plasma density; Plasma simulation; Plasma stability; Plasma temperature; Plasma transport processes; Tokamaks;
Conference_Titel :
Physics and Control, 2003. Proceedings. 2003 International Conference
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7939-X
DOI :
10.1109/PHYCON.2003.1237045