Simulation of the intermittent behavior of SOL turbulence in TEXTOR

M. Vergote, M. Van Schoor, Y. Xu, R. R. Weynants

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Abstract

A lot of experimental observations in magnetic confinement devices show that the particle and thus heat transport in the scrape-off layer (SOL) of the plasma is characterized or even dominated by turbulent intermittency. This process, characterized by (higher density) blobs which are projected radially outwards onto the wall, increases the wall erosion and reduces the divertor efficiency. In view of ITER and other machines under construction, this interaction of the plasma with the wall is still an important topic. In this contribution, we analyse some simulations with the ESEL (Edge SOL Electrostatic) code [1], applied on the geometry of TEXTOR. Input-parameters for the model were taken from ohmic shots in TEXTOR. We completed and analyzed 2 different parameter scans; the output of the runs is compared to results of the real experiment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication37th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2010, EPS 2010
Pages906-909
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event37th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2010, EPS 2010 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 21 Jun 201025 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name37th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2010, EPS 2010
Volume2

Conference

Conference37th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2010, EPS 2010
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period21/06/1025/06/10

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