Preliminary analysis of alternative divertors for DEMO. (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Militello, F.; Aho-Mantila, L.; Ambrosino, R.; Body, T.; Bufferand, H.; Calabro, G.; Ciraolo, G.; Coster, D.; Di Gironimo, G.; Fanelli, P.; Fedorczak, N.; Herrmann, A.; Innocente, P.; Kembleton, R.; Lilburne, J.; Lunt, T.; Marzullo, D.; Merriman, S.; Moulton, D.; Nielsen, A.H.; Omotani, J.; Ramogida, G.; Reimerdes, H.; Reinhart, M.; Ricci, P.; Riva, F.; Stegmeir, A.; Subba, F.; Suttrop, W.; Tamain, P.; Teschke, M.; Thrysoe, A.; Treutterer, W.; Varoutis, S.; Wensing, M.; Wilde, A.; Wischmeier, M.; Xiang, L.Y.;
• Is Part Of: Nuclear materials and energy. Volume 26(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Alternative divertor configurations -- Divertor design -- DEMO; Nuclear energy -- Periodicals; Nuclear fuels -- Periodicals; Nuclear reactors -- Materials -- Periodicals; Radioactive substances -- Periodicals; 621.4833
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nme.2021.100908
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-1791

Abstract

Abstract: A physics and engineering analysis of alternative divertor configurations is carried out by examining benefits and problems by comparing the baseline single null solution with a Snowflake, an X- and a Super-X divertor. It is observed that alternative configurations can provide margin and resilience against large power fluctuations, but their engineering has intrinsic difficulties, especially in the balance between structural solidity and accessibility of the components and when the specific poloidal field coil positioning poses further constraints. A hybrid between the X- and Super-X divertor is proposed as a possible solution to the integration challenge. Highlights: A physics and engineering analysis of alternative divertor configurations is carried out by examining benefits and problems by comparing the baseline single null solution with a Snowflake, an X- and a Super-X divertor. It is observed that alternative configurations can provide margin and resilience against large power fluctuations, but their engineering has intrinsic difficulties, especially in the balance between structural solidity and accessibility of the components and when the specific poloidal field coil positioning poses further constraints. A hybrid between the X- and Super-X divertor is proposed as a possible solution to the integration challenge.