Electromagnetic Analysis of ITER Diagnostic Equatorial Port Plugs During Plasma Disruptions
Authors: Y. Zhai, R. Feder, A. Brooks, M. Ulrickson, C.S. Pitcher and G.D. Loesser
Abstract: ITER diagnostic port plugs perform many functionsincluding structural support of
diagnostic systems under high electromagnetic loads while allowing for diagnostic
access to the plasma. The design of diagnostic equatorial port plugs (EPP) are largely driven by electromagnetic
loads and associate responses of EPP structure during plasma disruptions and VDEs. This paper summarizes
results of transient electromagnetic analysis using Opera 3d in support of the design activities for ITER diagnostic
EPP. A complete distribution of disruption loads on the Diagnostic First Walls (DFWs), Diagnostic Shield
Modules (DSMs) and the EPP structure, as well as impact on the system design integration due to electrical contact
among various EPP structural components are discussed.
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Submitted to: Fusion Engineering and Design (September 2012) Conference: 27th Symposium on Fusion Technology, Sept. 24-28, 2012, Liege, Belgium
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