Multiphysics Modeling of Impurity Transport for FNSF Startup Scenario with ERO2.0 Article Swipe
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· 2023
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2022.2148840
· OA: W4319791494
This paper focuses on performing a multiphysics study using the ERO2.0 and UEDGE codes for two standard double null configurations for the Fusion Nuclear Science Facility: (a) 100% recycling and (b) 99% recycling. Results show that the main contributor to tungsten erosion along the divertor plates is impurities from the midplane waveguides. In addition, the standard high-recycling case (100% recycling) shows a significantly higher buildup of impurities along the divertor tiles during the startup phase, which can lead to a higher increase of energy loss in the plasma during steady-state operation. Last, for high recycling, anomalous diffusion can dominate over parallel field diffusion. The work performed in this study can be iteratively applied to a full operation scenario with additional physics such as those from neutrals, wall shaping, and additional external fields.
