Fundamentals of Magnetic Thermonuclear Reactor Design

Content: 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 Reactors2.4 --
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
 References
 Chapter 3 --
ITER --
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
 3.1 --
Introduction 3.2 --
ITER Reactor Configuration and Main Characteristics3.3 --
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
 References
 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 Analysis4.3.2 --
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 ITERReferences
 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