A Commercial Tokamak Reactor Using Super High Field Superconducting Magnets
- 1 March 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Fusion Technology
- Vol. 15 (2P2B), 957-964
- https://doi.org/10.13182/fst89-a39817
Abstract
This paper explores the range of possibilities for producing super high fields with advanced superconducting magnets. Obtaining magnetic fields greater than about 18 T at the coil in a large superconducting magnet system will require advances in many areas of magnet technology. These needs are discussed and potential solutions (advanced superconductors, structural materials and design methods) evaluated. A point design for a commercial reactor with magnetic field at the coil of 24 T and fusion power of 1800 MW is presented. Critical issues and parameters for magnet design are identified.Keywords
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