Title :
Redesign of the ASDEX Upgrade plasma position and shape controller
Author :
Treutterer, W. ; Aubanel, C. ; Gruber, Olivier ; Neu, Gergely ; Raupp, G. ; Seidel, W. ; Zasche, E. ; Zehetbauer, T. ; McCa, P.
Abstract :
In the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak, position and selected shape parameters are controlled by a parallel computer. Years of operational experience went into its redesign. Mapping the functionality of the algorithm into modules of code provides a sound base for extension to full shape control. A rule-based coordination layer guides controller action depending on discharge programme and plasma and internal states
Keywords :
Coils; Communication system control; Concurrent computing; Control systems; Hardware; Network topology; Plasmas; Shape control; Tokamaks; Variable speed drives;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
