Compact reversed-field pinch reactors (CRFPR)

Krakowski, R.A.; Hagenson, R.L.; Schnurr, N.M.; Copenhaver, C.; Bathke, C.G.; Miller, R.L.; Embrechts, Mark J.

doi:10.1016/0167-899x(86)90014-5

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“…Several fusion power plant studies based on the RFP configuration were undertaken in the 1980s with a goal to identify compact, high-power-density options as the basis for fusion reactors with mass power density competitive with fission reactors [636,637]. The TITAN reactor concept [638][639][640][641] was the most detailed of these studies for the RFP.…”

Section: Rfp Reactor Studiesmentioning

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The reversed field pinch

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This paper reviews the research on the reversed field pinch (RFP) in the last three decades. Substantial experimental and theoretical progress and transformational changes have been achieved since the last review (Bodin 1990 Nucl. Fusion 30 1717–37). The experiments have been performed in devices with different sizes and capabilities. The largest are RFX-mod in Padova (Italy) and MST in Madison (USA). The experimental community includes also EXTRAP-T2R in Sweden, RELAX in Japan and KTX in China. Impressive improvements in the performance are the result of exploration of two lines: the high current operation (up to 2 MA) with the spontaneous occurrence of helical equilibria with good magnetic flux surfaces and the active control of the current profile. A crucial ingredient for the advancements obtained in the experiments has been the development of state-of-art active feedback control systems allowing the control of MHD instabilities in presence of a thin shell. The balance between achievements and still open issues leads us to the conclusion that the RFP can be a valuable and diverse contributor in the quest for fusion electricity.

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Section: Rfp Reactor Studiesmentioning

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The reversed field pinch

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“…Three other modern facilities (RFX in Italy, RELAX in Japan, and EXTRAP-T2R in Sweden) form the key elements of the international RFP experimental program. In the 1980s, the advantages of RFP as a power plant have been demonstrated through a few conceptual studies [38][39][40]. The major differences between these designs are in the physics and engineering parameters (refer to Figure 5).…”

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Fifty Years of Magnetic Fusion Research (1958–2008): Brief Historical Overview and Discussion of Future Trends

El-Guebaly¹

2010

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Fifty years ago, the secrecy surrounding magnetically controlled thermonuclear fusion had been lifted allowing researchers to freely share technical results and discuss the challenges of harnessing fusion power. There were only four magnetic confinement fusion concepts pursued internationally: tokamak, stellarator, pinch, and mirror. Since the early 1970s, numerous fusion designs have been developed for the four original and three new approaches: spherical torus, field-reversed configuration, and spheromak. At present, the tokamak is regarded worldwide as the most viable candidate to demonstrate fusion energy generation. Numerous power plant studies (>50), extensive R&D programs, more than 100 operating experiments, and an impressive international collaboration led to the current wealth of fusion information and understanding. As a result, fusion promises to be a major part of the energy mix in the 21 st century. The fusion roadmaps developed to date take different approaches, depending on the anticipated power plant concept and the degree of extrapolation beyond ITER. Several Demos with differing approaches will be built in the US, EU, Japan, China, Russia, Korea, India, and other countries to cover the wide range of near-term and advanced fusion systems.

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