Enhancement of KSTAR plasma control for expanding operational space
Abstract
In order to expand the operational space with stationary high performances, new approaches on the magnetic control design are necessary. A few examples on recent achievements at KSTAr are presented here: The Introduction of the in-vessel radial control (IRC) provides a fundamental change on baseline axisymmetric magnetic controls. Analysis on dedicated simulations/experiments for the vertical stabilization control margin gave an insight for improvement of the vertical position control. In order to enhance flexibility on the non-axisymmetric 3D field physics studies, the KSTAR RMP coil systems have been upgraded in 2015 provide more variety on the available 3D field profile. Integration of real-time heating device control enabled more elaborate kinetic controls since 2013. Real-time TM suppression is introduced as an example of the integrated control, which will be linked to stability control in the high-beta regime relevant to ITER success.
- Publication:
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APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- November 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015APS..DPPPO6012H