Title :
Non-axisymmetric structural analyses of the new components for the modified RFX machine
Author :
Marcuzzi, D. ; Bello, S. Dal
Author_Institution :
Consorzio RFX, ENEA, Padova, Italy
Abstract :
This paper details the mechanical analyses carried out to establish the behavior of two new components of the RFX machine (copper shell assembly and toroidal support structure), under nominal and fault conditions, with particular attention to the joints and critical zones.
Keywords :
machine components; plasma magnetohydrodynamics; reversed field pinch; MHD modes; copper shell assembly; critical zone; fault condition; joint zone; mechanical analyses; modified RFX machine; nominal condition; nonaxisymmetric structural analyses; toroidal support structure; Assembly; Circuit faults; Clamps; Coils; Copper; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrodynamics; Fasteners; Glass; Steel;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 2003. 20th IEEE/NPSS Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7908-X
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.2003.1426643
