Demountable Toroidal Field Magnets for Use in a Compact Modular Fusion Reactor
A concept of demountable toroidal field magnets for a compact fusion reactor is discussed. The magnets generate a magnetic field of 9.2 T on axis, in a 3.3 m major radius tokamak. Subcooled YBCO conductors have a critical current density adequate to provide this large magnetic field, while operating...
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IOP Publishing
2018
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/117193 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7132-5916 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6723-2277 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0594-3350 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9001-5606 |
| Summary: | A concept of demountable toroidal field magnets for a compact fusion reactor is discussed. The magnets generate a magnetic field of 9.2 T on axis, in a 3.3 m major radius tokamak. Subcooled YBCO conductors have a critical current density adequate to provide this large magnetic field, while operating at 20 K reduces thermodynamic cooling cost of the resistive electrical joints. Demountable magnets allow for vertical replacement and maintenance of internal components, potentially reducing cost and time of maintenance when compared to traditional sector maintenance. Preliminary measurements of contact resistance of a demountable YBCO electrical joint between are presented. |
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