HELIAS module development for systems codes

F. Warmer, C.D. Beidler, A. Dinklage, K. Egorov, Y. Feng, J. Geiger, F. Schauer, Y. Turkin, R. Wolf, P. Xanthopoulos

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Abstract

In order to study and design next-step fusion devices such as DEMO, comprehensive systems codes are commonly employed. In this work HELIAS-specific models are proposed which are designed to be compatible with systems codes. The subsequently developed models include: a geometry model based on Fourier coefficients which can represent the complex 3-D plasma shape, a basic island divertor model which assumes diffusive cross-field transport and high radiation at the X-point, and a coil model which combines scaling aspects based on the HELIAS 5-B reactor design in combination with analytic inductance and field calculations. In addition, stellarator-specific plasma transport is discussed. A strategy is proposed which employs a predictive confinement time scaling derived from 1-D neoclassical and 3-D turbulence simulations. This paper reports on the progress of the development of the stellarator-specific models while an implementation and verification study within an existing systems code will be presented in a separate work. This approach is investigated to ultimately allow one to conduct stellarator system studies, develop design points of HELIAS burning plasma devices, and to facilitate a direct comparison between tokamak and stellarator DEMO and power plant designs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-66
Number of pages7
JournalFusion Engineering and Design
Volume91
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2015
Externally publishedYes

Funding

This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium and has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 633053 . The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.

Keywords

  • HELIAS
  • Stellarator-specific models
  • Systems code

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