Fundamentals of magnetic thermonuclear reactor design / edited by Vasilij Glukhikh, Oleg Filatov, Boris Kolbasov.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Glukhikh, Vasilij, editor.

Filatov, Oleg, editor.

Kolbasov, Boris, editor.

Series:

Woodhead Publishing in energy.

Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear reactors--Design and construction.

Nuclear reactors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (476 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Duxford, England : Woodhead Publishing, [2018]

Summary:

Fundamentals of Magnetic Thermonuclear Reactor Design is a comprehensive resource on fusion technology and energy systems written by renowned scientists and engineers from the Russian nuclear industry.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Book Summary

Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgements

Disclaimer

Abbreviations

Designations

Chapter 1 - Engineering and Physical Principles of the Magnetic Fusion Reactor Operation

1.1 - Introduction

1.2 - Physical Basis of Fusion Power Engineering

1.3 - Basic Correlations

References

Chapter 2 - Facilities With Magnetic Plasma Confinement

2.1 - Introduction

2.2 - Overview

2.2.1 - Tokamaks

2.2.2 - Stellarators

2.2.3 - Magnetic Mirrors

2.2.4 - Hybrid Systems

2.2.5 - Pinches

2.2.6 - Spheromaks

2.3 - Structure and Typical Parameters of Tokamak Reactors

2.4 - Physical and Engineering Limitations for Parameter Selection

2.5 - Engineering Requirements to Main Functional Systems

2.5.1 - Magnet System

2.5.2 - In-Chamber Conditions: Breakdown

2.5.3 - Force Loads on Tokamak Components

2.5.4 - Fuel Cycle: Demand for Tritium

2.5.5 - Radiation Shielding

2.6 - Stellarators

2.6.1 - Functional Layout and Key Characteristics

2.6.2 - Research Facilities

2.6.3 - Stellarator Fusion Reactor

Chapter 3 - ITER - International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

3.1 - Introduction

3.2 - ITER Reactor Configuration and Main Characteristics

3.3 - Magnet System

3.3.1 - Toroidal Field Coils

3.3.2 - Poloidal Field Coils

3.3.3 - Central Solenoid and Correction Coils

3.4 - Vacuum Vessel

3.5 - In-vessel Components

3.5.1 - First-Wall Panels

3.5.2 - Divertor

3.6 - Thermal Shields

3.7 - Cryostat

3.8 - Reactor Assembly

Appendix A.3.1 Quality Assurance Programme for Reactor Design

Chapter 4 - Simulation of Electromagnetic Fields

4.1 - Introduction

4.2 - Stationary and Quasi-stationary Fields

4.3 - Stationary Field Analysis and Synthesis.

4.3.1 - Stationary Field Analysis

4.3.2 - Stationary Field Synthesis

4.3.3 - Ripple of the Tokamak Toroidal Field

4.4 - Analysis of Electromagnetic Transients

4.4.1 - Calculation and Methodological Basics

4.4.2 - Sources of Transient Fields

4.4.3 - Global Computational Models Based on Conducting Shells

4.4.4 - 3D Computational Models

4.4.5 - Computation of Potentials: Global and Local Model Integration

Appendix A.4.1 Example of How to Synthesise a Ferromagnetic Insert

Appendix A.4.2 Examples of FE Meshing of Conducting Shell Models for ITER Components

Appendix A.4.3 Examples of 3D FE Meshes for Massive Conducting Structures of ITER

Chapter 5 - Superconducting Magnet Systems

5.1 - Introduction

5.2 - Superconducting Magnet Systems of Electrophysical Facilities

5.2.1 - Summary Characteristics of Superconducting Magnets

5.2.2 - ITER Magnets

5.3 - Physical and Mechanical Properties of Superconductors

5.3.1 - Flux Pinning

5.3.2 - Critical Characteristics

5.3.3 - Intrinsic Stabilisation

5.4 - Winding Superconductors

5.4.1 - Normal Phase Effect

5.4.2 - Forced-Flow Cooled Superconducting Cables

5.4.3 - Basic Superconducting Strands

5.4.4 - Superconducting Coil Cable Manufacturing Processes

5.5 - Modelling of the ITER Magnet System

5.5.1 - International Model Coil Program

5.5.2 - Toroidal Field Model Coil

5.5.3 - Model Insert Coils

5.5.4 - Main Simulation and Testing Results

Appendix A.5.1 Thermal-Hydraulic Simulations of ITER Superconducting Magnets at Normal and Off-Normal Operation

A.5.1.1 Venecia Basic Models and Modelling Technique

A.5.1.2 Validation of Vincenta/Venecia Models for Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of SC Magnets and Their Cryogenic Circuits

A.5.1.2.1 Central Solenoid Model Coil

A.5.1.2.2 Simulations Versus Experiments.

A.5.1.3 Thermal-Hydraulic Models of ITER Magnets

A.5.1.3.1 Toroidal Field Magnet Model

A.5.1.3.2 Central Solenoid Model

A.5.1.3.3 Model of PF Magnet System

A.5.1.4 Mitigation of Pulsed Heat Loads

Chapter 6 - Vacuum and Tritium System

6.1 - Introduction

6.2 - Physical Processes in the Vacuum Chamber

6.3 - Plasma Impact on the First Wall

6.4 - Plasma Impurity Control

6.4.1 - Sources of Impurities

6.4.2 - Impurity Control Methods: The Magnetic Divertor

6.5 - Design Evaluation of Vacuum Parameters

6.6 - Vacuum Equipment and Processes

6.6.1 - Vacuum System Key Components

6.6.2 - Vacuum Boundary of Reactor

6.6.2.1 - Dual Functionality FW Design Concept

6.6.2.2 - Separate Functionality FW Design Concept

6.6.3 - Vacuum Pumping Duct Design

6.6.4 - Wall Cleaning and Conditioning

6.6.5 - Vacuum Pumping Equipment

6.7 - Mathematical Simulation of High-Vacuum Systems

Chapter 7 - First Wall Components

7.1 - Introduction

7.2 - First-Wall Design Principles

7.2.1 - Design Algorithm

7.2.2 - Initial Stage Design

7.2.3 - Estimation of the Engineering and Physical Characteristics of the First-Wall Components

7.2.3.1 - Heat Load Estimation

7.2.3.2 - Determination of Coolant's Parameters

7.2.3.3 - Material Selection

7.2.3.4 - Estimation of the First-Wall Thickness and Temperature Field

7.2.3.5 - Armour Erosion Lifetime

7.2.3.6 - Strength and Fatigue Lifetime

7.3 - ITER First Wall

7.3.1 - First-Wall Components

7.3.2 - Component Modelling: Technological and Testing Facilities

7.3.3 - Prevention of Destructive Events

7.4 - Next-Generation Reactor First Wall

7.4.1 - Challenges

7.4.2 - Possible Engineering and Physical Solutions

7.5 - Alternative Uses of First-Wall Technologies

Chapter 8 - Plasma Control System.

8.1 - Introduction

8.2 - Scope of the Control System Design Problem

8.3 - Basic Design Methodology

8.4 - Mathematical Modelling of Electromagnetic Processes

8.4.1 - Derivation of Linear Models

8.4.2 - Non-linear Modelling

8.5 - Analytical Synthesis and Control System Optimisation

8.5.1 - Basic Concept

8.5.2 - Problem Generalisation

8.6 - Plasma Start-Up Phase

8.6.1 - Dynamics of Tokamak Electromagnetic Processes

8.6.2 - Plasma Transport Model at Start-Up Phase

8.7 - Correction of Error Fields

8.7.1 - Effect of Error Fields on Plasma Processes

8.7.2 - Field Perturbation Harmonic Analysis

8.7.3 - ITER Correction Coils

8.8 - Plasma Column Position and Shape Reconstruction Based on Magnetic Measurements

8.8.1 - Basic Principles

8.8.2 - Reconstruction Methods

Chapter 9 - Plasma Heating Systems

9.1 - Introduction

9.2 - Ohmic Heating

9.3 - Additional Heating Methods

9.3.1 - Neutral Beam (NB) Injection

9.3.2 - Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating

9.3.3 - Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating

9.3.4 - Lower Hybrid Resonance Heating

Chapter 10 - Blanket

10.1 - Introduction

10.2 - Key Functions and Resulting Performance Requirements

10.3 - Blanket Design Algorithm

10.4 - Blanket Designs for Demonstration and Commercial Reactors

10.4.1 - Gen-1 Blankets

10.4.2 - Prospective Blanket Concepts

10.5 - ITER Test Blanket Modules

10.5.1 - Purpose and Objectives of the Test Modules

10.5.2 - Characteristics of Test Blanket Modules

10.6 - Blanket Design Problems

Chapter 11 - Power Supply Systems

11.1 - Introduction

11.2 - Power Supply for Toroidal Field Coils

11.2.1 - Resistive Coils

11.2.2 - Superconducting Coils

11.2.3 - ITER Toroidal Field Coil Power Supply

11.3 - Poloidal Field Coil Power Supply.

11.3.1 - Central Solenoid Coils

11.3.2 - Plasma Equilibrium Control Coils

11.3.3 - ITER Poloidal Field Coil Power Supply

11.4 - Switching Equipment

11.4.1 - Switching Equipment for Experimental Facilities

11.4.2 - ITER Switching Equipment

Chapter 12 - Mechanics of Magnetic Fusion Reactors

12.1 - Introduction

12.2 - Tokamak Superconducting Magnet: Load Schemes

12.2.1 - System of Toroidal Field Coils

12.2.2 - Poloidal Field Coils and Central Solenoid

12.2.3 - General Algorithm for Design and Computation

12.3 - Computations for Composite Windings

12.4 - Stress-Strain State of Tokamak Load-Bearing Structures

12.4.1 - Global and Local Computational Models

12.4.2 - Reaction to Off-Normal Current Combinations in Windings

12.4.3 - Accident Scenarios

12.4.4 - Thermal Mechanics of Superconducting Magnet Systems

12.5 - Magneto-Elastic Stability

12.5.1 - Problem Statement

12.5.2 - Stability of Toroidal and Poloidal Field Systems

12.6 - Strength and Stiffness Analysis of a Vacuum Vessel

12.6.1 - Mechanical Loads

12.6.2 - Strength and Life-Time

12.7 - Stellarator Structural Analysis

Appendix A.12.1 - Magneto-elastic Stability of ITER Poloidal Field Coil System

Appendix A.12.2 - Poloidal Field Coil Magneto-elastic Stability Under the Action of Tokamak Toroidal Field

Appendix A.12.3 - Physical Simulation of ITER Toroidal Field Coil

Appendix A.12.4 - Codes and Standards for Tokamaks

Chapter 13 - Structural and Functional Materials: Selection Criteria and Radiation Characteristics

13.1 - Introduction

13.2 - Selection Criteria

13.3 - Comparative Characteristics of Different Materials

13.4 - Plasma-Facing Materials

13.4.1 - Beryllium Alloys

13.5 - Heat-Conductive Materials

13.5.1 - High-Strength Copper Alloys.

13.5.2 - Radiation Characteristics of Copper Alloys.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

9780081024713

0081024711

9780081024706

0081024703

OCLC:

1038487126