As the basic of a deeper investigation on the turbulent transport, the fluctuation property in the boundary of the newly-reconstructed Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J- TEXT） is studied experimentally using the r...As the basic of a deeper investigation on the turbulent transport, the fluctuation property in the boundary of the newly-reconstructed Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J- TEXT） is studied experimentally using the reciprocating Langmuir four-tip probe, which has been built and operated as the primary diagnostic tool in the boundary of J-TEXT tokamak. In this paper, spatial profiles of the plasma-edge parameters are obtained, such as electron temperature, plasma density, plasma potential, poloidal electric field and their fluctuations. The results indicate the existence of a Er ×BT shear layer at the vicinity of last closed flux surface （LCFS）, with the fluctuations suppressed in varying degrees. The turbulence-induced particle and energy fluxes can be calculated by the local plasma parameters above. Convection dominates the cross-field turbulent transport in boundary plasma. Electrostatic fluctuations properties are also studied in detail with the help of numerical analysis. Statistical analysis on density fluctuation shows that, the intermittency can affect the turbulence in the scrape-off layer （SOL）.展开更多
The J-TEXT tokamak has been operated for ten years since its first plasma obtained at the end of 2007. The diagnostics development and main modulation systems, i.e. resonant magnetic perturbation （RMP） systems and m...The J-TEXT tokamak has been operated for ten years since its first plasma obtained at the end of 2007. The diagnostics development and main modulation systems, i.e. resonant magnetic perturbation （RMP） systems and massive gas injection （MGI） systems, will be introduced in this paper. Supported by these efforts, J-TEXT has contributed to research on several topics, especially on RMP physics and disruption mitigation. Both experimental and theoretical research show that RMP could lock, suppress or excite the tearing modes, depending on the RMP amplitude, frequency difference between RMP and rational surface rotation, and initial stabilities. The plasma rotation, particle transport and operation region are influenced by the RMP. Utilizing the MGI valves, disruptions have been mitigated with pure He, pure Ne, and a mixture of He and Ar （9：1）. A significant runaway current plateau could be generated with moderate amounts of Ar injection. The RMP has been shown to suppress the generation of runaway current during disruptions.展开更多
Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate ...Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate the intricacies of turbulent transport within the tokamak configuration. These endeavors encompass not only the J-TEXT device's experimental advancements but also delve into critical issues pertinent to the optimization of future fusion devices and reactors. The research includes topics on the suppression of turbulence, flow drive and damping, density limit, non-local transport, intrinsic toroidal flow, turbulence and flow with magnetic islands, turbulent transport in the stochastic layer, and turbulence and zonal flow with energetic particles or helium ash. Several important achievements have been made in the last few years, which will be further elaborated upon in this comprehensive review.展开更多
A toroidal soft x-ray imaging(T-SXRI)system has been developed to investigate threedimensional(3D)plasma physics on J-TEXT.This T-SXRI system consists of three sets of SXR arrays.Two sets are newly developed and locat...A toroidal soft x-ray imaging(T-SXRI)system has been developed to investigate threedimensional(3D)plasma physics on J-TEXT.This T-SXRI system consists of three sets of SXR arrays.Two sets are newly developed and located on the vacuum chamber wall at toroidal positionsφof 126.4°and 272.6°,respectively,while one set was established previously atφ=65.50.Each set of SXR arrays consists of three arrays viewing the plasma poloidally,and hence can be used separately to obtain SXR images via the tomographic method.The sawtooth precursor oscillations are measured by T-SXRI,and the corresponding images of perturbative SXR signals are successfully reconstructed at these three toroidal positions,hence providing measurement of the 3D structure of precursor oscillations.The observed 3D structure is consistent with the helical structure of the m/n=1/1 mode.The experimental observation confirms that the T-SXRI system is able to observe 3D structures in the J-TEXT plasma.展开更多
Recently, hydrogen fueling experiments with supersonic molecular beam injection （SMBI） system have been performed in the J-TEXT tokamak. To evaluate the effects of the in- jection amount of SMBI on plasma behaviors,...Recently, hydrogen fueling experiments with supersonic molecular beam injection （SMBI） system have been performed in the J-TEXT tokamak. To evaluate the effects of the in- jection amount of SMBI on plasma behaviors, moderate and intensive SMBs have been separately injected and compared with each other in Ohmic discharges. With moderate SMBs, electron den- sity increases about twice as before, the size of magnetic island slightly decreases, and the edge toroidal rotation speed in a counter-current direction, measured by a high resolution spectrometer （Carbon V ion, 227.09 nm, r/a-= 0.7-0.8）, is accelerated from 8 km/s to 12 km/s. The state of higher electron density with moderate SMBI can be maintained for a long period, which indicates that plasma confinement is improved. However, with intensive SMBs, the accompanied magne- tohydrodynamic （MHD） activities are triggered, and the electron density increases moderately. The edge toroidal velocity is decreased, in certain cases even reversed in the co-current direction. The statistical result of experimental data for moderate and intensive SMBs suggests a preferred fueling amount （less than 3.2 ~ 1019） to improve the SMBI fueling efficiency in experiments.展开更多
The joint TEXT （J-TEXT） tokamak, formerly TEXT/TEXT-U tokamak, operated by the University of Texas at Austin in USA, has been re-built up in Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. The machine has be...The joint TEXT （J-TEXT） tokamak, formerly TEXT/TEXT-U tokamak, operated by the University of Texas at Austin in USA, has been re-built up in Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. The machine has been run for two experimental campaigns since 2007. Discharges with plasma current beyond 200 kA and duration of 300 ms have been obtained. At present all sub-systems, such as poloidal field （PF） and toroidal field （TF） power supplies, vacuum system, diagnostics systems etc, are successfully integrated into the routine oper- ation. The plasma position can be elaborately controlled within two centimeters. The operational scenario of J-TEXT are typical of the machine and easily understandable compared to the former TEXT/TEXT-U results.展开更多
The limiter target electrostatic measurement system including limiter grounding current sensors and Langmuir probes have been newly developed for the measurement of the limiter target area on the Joint-Texas Experimen...The limiter target electrostatic measurement system including limiter grounding current sensors and Langmuir probes have been newly developed for the measurement of the limiter target area on the Joint-Texas Experimental tokamak (J-TEXT). Current sensors fixed between graphite limiters and the vacuum vessel walls are used to measure the currents between limiters and vessel wall. Simultaneously, a rectangular poloidal array containing 54 Langmuir probes is embedded in the graphite tiles of limiters for a more localized measurement. Based on this system, the effect of both the plasma’s inherent behavior, including plasma motion and the 2/1 tearing mode, and the electrode biasing on probe and sensor signals have been observed and analyzed in the experiments.展开更多
In order to advance the research on suppressing tearing modes and driving plasma rotation, a DC power supply （PS） system has been developed for dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation （DRMP） coils and applied in th...In order to advance the research on suppressing tearing modes and driving plasma rotation, a DC power supply （PS） system has been developed for dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation （DRMP） coils and applied in the J-TEXT experiment. To enrich experimental phe- nomena in the J-TEXT tokamak, applying the circulating current four-quadrant operation mode in the DRMP DC PS system is proposed. By using the circulating current four-quadrant oper- ation, DRMP coils can be smoothly controlled without the dead-time when the current polarity reverses. Essential circuit analysis, control optimization and simulation of desired scenarios have been performed for normal current. Relevant simulation and test results are also presented.展开更多
An Hα line-emission detection system was developed on the joint texas experimental tokamak （J-TEXT）, which is used to determine the Hα emission level during the gas breakdown and hereafter to control the startup o...An Hα line-emission detection system was developed on the joint texas experimental tokamak （J-TEXT）, which is used to determine the Hα emission level during the gas breakdown and hereafter to control the startup of the plasma current. The detector consists of an Hα interference filter, a focusing lens, a photodiode and a preamplifier. In the J-TEXT operation, the Hα emission is taken as a monitor signal which is highly sensitive to the generation of a plasma. Furthermore, the power supply control system using the above signal as an input is capable of determining whether and when to fire the Ohmic heating capacitor banks, which are applied to drive the plasma current ramp-up. The experimental results confirm that the Hα emission criterion is acceptable for controlling the plasma current promotion in the J-TEXT tokamak.展开更多
J-TEXT, formerly TEXT-U at the University of Texas at Austin in USA, is a medium-sized tokamak at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The toroidal field （TF） power supply of this tokamak should provid...J-TEXT, formerly TEXT-U at the University of Texas at Austin in USA, is a medium-sized tokamak at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The toroidal field （TF） power supply of this tokamak should provide a current of 160 kA and a flat duration of 500 ms for the toroidal field coils to generate a maximum toroidal field of 3 T at the geometric center of the vaccum vessel. This paper presents a design of a new control system which takes the real-time feedback control option for the TF power supply operation. The system was tested successfully during the commissioning. In the first experimental campaign of J-TEXT, the system effectively controlled the power supply to provide a fiat current up to 92.5 kA and therein the TF produced reached 1.74 T, which enabled the machine to generate the first plasma successfully.展开更多
To further research the response of the tearing mode（TM） to dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation（DRMP） on the J-TEXT tokamak, a modified series resonant inverter power supply（MSRIPS） with a function of discret...To further research the response of the tearing mode（TM） to dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation（DRMP） on the J-TEXT tokamak, a modified series resonant inverter power supply（MSRIPS） with a function of discrete variable frequency is designed for DRMP coils in this study. The MSRIPS is an AC–DC–AC converter, including a phase-controlled rectifier, an LC filter, an insulated gate bipolar transistor（IGBT） full bridge, a matching transformer, three resonant capacitors with different capacitance values, and three corresponding silicon controlled rectifier（SCR） switches. The function of discrete variable frequency is realized by switching over different resonant capacitors with corresponding SCR switches while matching the corresponding driving frequency of the IGBT full bridge. A detailed switching strategy of the SCR switch is put forward to obtain sinusoidal current waveform and realize current waveform smooth transition during frequency conversion. In addition, a resistor and thyristor bleeder is designed to protect the SCR switch from overvoltage. Manufacturing of the MSRIPS is completed, and the MSRIPS equipment can output current with an amplitude of 1.5 kA when its working frequency jumps among different frequencies. Moreover, the current waveform is sinusoidal and can smoothly transition during frequency conversion. Furthermore, the transition time when the current amplitude rises from zero to a steady state is less than 2 ms during frequency conversion. By using the MSRIPS, the expected discrete variable frequency DRMP is generated, and the phenomenon of the TM being locked to the discrete variable frequency DRMP is observed on the J-TEXT tokamak.展开更多
Pellet injection is an attractive technology for core-fueling and magnetohydrodynamic study in magnetic-conflnement fusion devices like tokamaks and stellarators.It can inject solid hydrogen/deuterium pellets into the...Pellet injection is an attractive technology for core-fueling and magnetohydrodynamic study in magnetic-conflnement fusion devices like tokamaks and stellarators.It can inject solid hydrogen/deuterium pellets into the plasma with deeper density deposition compared with other fueling methods,such as gas pufflng.A three-barrel H_(2)pellet injection system was installed on the J-TEXT tokamak and experiments were carried out.The pellets are formed in three barrels cooled by a cryocooler and compressor system at around 9 K,and are 0.8 mm/1 mm diameter and 0.8 mm length.The pellet is launched by helium propellant gas and injected from the lowfleld side of the plasma.The normal range of pellet speed is 210–310 m s^(-1)for different propellant gas pressures.Due to the three-barrel structure,the number of injected pellets can be adjusted between one and three.Pellets can be launched sequentially with arbitrary time intervals,which enables flexible applications.The results of the experiments show that pellet fueling efflciency can reach 50%.The energy conflnement time increased by about 7.5–10 ms after pellet injection.展开更多
A method of fast data processing has been developed to rapidly obtain evolution of the electron density profile for a multichannel polarimeter-interferometer system（POLARIS）on J-TEXT. Compared with the Abel inversio...A method of fast data processing has been developed to rapidly obtain evolution of the electron density profile for a multichannel polarimeter-interferometer system（POLARIS）on J-TEXT. Compared with the Abel inversion method, evolution of the density profile analyzed by this method can quickly offer important information. This method has the advantage of fast calculation speed with the order of ten milliseconds per normal shot and it is capable of processing up to 1 MHz sampled data, which is helpful for studying density sawtooth instability and the disruption between shots. In the duration of a flat-top plasma current of usual ohmic discharges on J-TEXT, shape factor u is ranged from 4 to 5. When the disruption of discharge happens, the density profile becomes peaked and the shape factor u typically decreases to 1.展开更多
A spectral diagnostic control system （SDCS） is developed to implement automatic process of the edge rotation diagnostic system on the J-TEXT tokamak. The SDCS contains a control module, data operation module, data a...A spectral diagnostic control system （SDCS） is developed to implement automatic process of the edge rotation diagnostic system on the J-TEXT tokamak. The SDCS contains a control module, data operation module, data analysis module, and data upload module. The core of this system is a newly developed software ＂Spectra Assist＂, which completes the whole process by coupling all related subroutines and servers. The results of data correction and calculated rotation are presented. In the daily discharge of J-TEXT, SDCS is proved to have a stable performance and high efficiency in completing the process of data acquisition, operation and results output.展开更多
A wide-viewing-angle visible light imaging system （VLIS） was mounted on the Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J-TEXT） to monitor the discharge process. It is proposed that by using the film data recorded the plasm...A wide-viewing-angle visible light imaging system （VLIS） was mounted on the Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J-TEXT） to monitor the discharge process. It is proposed that by using the film data recorded the plasma vertical displacement can be estimated. In this paper installation and operation of the VLIS are presented in detailed. The estimated result is further compared with that measured by using an array of magnetic pickup coils. Their consistency verifies that the estimation of the plasma vertical displacement in J-TEXT by using the imaging data is promising.展开更多
基金supported by Open Research Program from Key Laboratory of Geospace Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘As the basic of a deeper investigation on the turbulent transport, the fluctuation property in the boundary of the newly-reconstructed Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J- TEXT） is studied experimentally using the reciprocating Langmuir four-tip probe, which has been built and operated as the primary diagnostic tool in the boundary of J-TEXT tokamak. In this paper, spatial profiles of the plasma-edge parameters are obtained, such as electron temperature, plasma density, plasma potential, poloidal electric field and their fluctuations. The results indicate the existence of a Er ×BT shear layer at the vicinity of last closed flux surface （LCFS）, with the fluctuations suppressed in varying degrees. The turbulence-induced particle and energy fluxes can be calculated by the local plasma parameters above. Convection dominates the cross-field turbulent transport in boundary plasma. Electrostatic fluctuations properties are also studied in detail with the help of numerical analysis. Statistical analysis on density fluctuation shows that, the intermittency can affect the turbulence in the scrape-off layer （SOL）.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Science Program of China(Nos.2014GB118000,2014GB106001,2015GB111001,2015GB111002 and 2015GB120003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11505069,11275079 and 11405068)
文摘The J-TEXT tokamak has been operated for ten years since its first plasma obtained at the end of 2007. The diagnostics development and main modulation systems, i.e. resonant magnetic perturbation （RMP） systems and massive gas injection （MGI） systems, will be introduced in this paper. Supported by these efforts, J-TEXT has contributed to research on several topics, especially on RMP physics and disruption mitigation. Both experimental and theoretical research show that RMP could lock, suppress or excite the tearing modes, depending on the RMP amplitude, frequency difference between RMP and rational surface rotation, and initial stabilities. The plasma rotation, particle transport and operation region are influenced by the RMP. Utilizing the MGI valves, disruptions have been mitigated with pure He, pure Ne, and a mixture of He and Ar （9：1）. A significant runaway current plateau could be generated with moderate amounts of Ar injection. The RMP has been shown to suppress the generation of runaway current during disruptions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos. 2022YFE03100004, 2017YFE0302000, and 2017YFE0301100)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 12275097, 12275096, 11875292, 11675059, 11905079, 11305071, and 51821005)+5 种基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No. 2013GB112002)the Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province (No. 2022NSFSC1791)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (No. 2208085J39)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, HUST: (Nos. 2019kfy XMBZ034 and 2021XXJS007)the Initiative Postdocs Supporting Program of China (No. BX20180105)the US Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (Nos. DEFG02-04ER54738 and DE-SC-0020287)。
文摘Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate the intricacies of turbulent transport within the tokamak configuration. These endeavors encompass not only the J-TEXT device's experimental advancements but also delve into critical issues pertinent to the optimization of future fusion devices and reactors. The research includes topics on the suppression of turbulence, flow drive and damping, density limit, non-local transport, intrinsic toroidal flow, turbulence and flow with magnetic islands, turbulent transport in the stochastic layer, and turbulence and zonal flow with energetic particles or helium ash. Several important achievements have been made in the last few years, which will be further elaborated upon in this comprehensive review.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy R&D Program of China(Nos.2018YFE0309100 and 2019YFE03010004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51821005)。
文摘A toroidal soft x-ray imaging(T-SXRI)system has been developed to investigate threedimensional(3D)plasma physics on J-TEXT.This T-SXRI system consists of three sets of SXR arrays.Two sets are newly developed and located on the vacuum chamber wall at toroidal positionsφof 126.4°and 272.6°,respectively,while one set was established previously atφ=65.50.Each set of SXR arrays consists of three arrays viewing the plasma poloidally,and hence can be used separately to obtain SXR images via the tomographic method.The sawtooth precursor oscillations are measured by T-SXRI,and the corresponding images of perturbative SXR signals are successfully reconstructed at these three toroidal positions,hence providing measurement of the 3D structure of precursor oscillations.The observed 3D structure is consistent with the helical structure of the m/n=1/1 mode.The experimental observation confirms that the T-SXRI system is able to observe 3D structures in the J-TEXT plasma.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11005043 and 11205053)the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Program of China(No.2013GB106001)
文摘Recently, hydrogen fueling experiments with supersonic molecular beam injection （SMBI） system have been performed in the J-TEXT tokamak. To evaluate the effects of the in- jection amount of SMBI on plasma behaviors, moderate and intensive SMBs have been separately injected and compared with each other in Ohmic discharges. With moderate SMBs, electron den- sity increases about twice as before, the size of magnetic island slightly decreases, and the edge toroidal rotation speed in a counter-current direction, measured by a high resolution spectrometer （Carbon V ion, 227.09 nm, r/a-= 0.7-0.8）, is accelerated from 8 km/s to 12 km/s. The state of higher electron density with moderate SMBI can be maintained for a long period, which indicates that plasma confinement is improved. However, with intensive SMBs, the accompanied magne- tohydrodynamic （MHD） activities are triggered, and the electron density increases moderately. The edge toroidal velocity is decreased, in certain cases even reversed in the co-current direction. The statistical result of experimental data for moderate and intensive SMBs suggests a preferred fueling amount （less than 3.2 ~ 1019） to improve the SMBI fueling efficiency in experiments.
基金National Basic Research Program (‘973’Program)of China (No.2008CB717805)the JSPS-CAS Core-University Program in the field of Plasma and Nuclear Fusion
文摘The joint TEXT （J-TEXT） tokamak, formerly TEXT/TEXT-U tokamak, operated by the University of Texas at Austin in USA, has been re-built up in Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. The machine has been run for two experimental campaigns since 2007. Discharges with plasma current beyond 200 kA and duration of 300 ms have been obtained. At present all sub-systems, such as poloidal field （PF） and toroidal field （TF） power supplies, vacuum system, diagnostics systems etc, are successfully integrated into the routine oper- ation. The plasma position can be elaborately controlled within two centimeters. The operational scenario of J-TEXT are typical of the machine and easily understandable compared to the former TEXT/TEXT-U results.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Science Program of China(No.2015GB111001)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11305070,11505069)
文摘The limiter target electrostatic measurement system including limiter grounding current sensors and Langmuir probes have been newly developed for the measurement of the limiter target area on the Joint-Texas Experimental tokamak (J-TEXT). Current sensors fixed between graphite limiters and the vacuum vessel walls are used to measure the currents between limiters and vessel wall. Simultaneously, a rectangular poloidal array containing 54 Langmuir probes is embedded in the graphite tiles of limiters for a more localized measurement. Based on this system, the effect of both the plasma’s inherent behavior, including plasma motion and the 2/1 tearing mode, and the electrode biasing on probe and sensor signals have been observed and analyzed in the experiments.
基金supported by the National ITER Project Foundation of China(No.2014GB118000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11275080)
文摘In order to advance the research on suppressing tearing modes and driving plasma rotation, a DC power supply （PS） system has been developed for dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation （DRMP） coils and applied in the J-TEXT experiment. To enrich experimental phe- nomena in the J-TEXT tokamak, applying the circulating current four-quadrant operation mode in the DRMP DC PS system is proposed. By using the circulating current four-quadrant oper- ation, DRMP coils can be smoothly controlled without the dead-time when the current polarity reverses. Essential circuit analysis, control optimization and simulation of desired scenarios have been performed for normal current. Relevant simulation and test results are also presented.
基金supported by the National 973 Program of China (No. 2007ID105)
文摘An Hα line-emission detection system was developed on the joint texas experimental tokamak （J-TEXT）, which is used to determine the Hα emission level during the gas breakdown and hereafter to control the startup of the plasma current. The detector consists of an Hα interference filter, a focusing lens, a photodiode and a preamplifier. In the J-TEXT operation, the Hα emission is taken as a monitor signal which is highly sensitive to the generation of a plasma. Furthermore, the power supply control system using the above signal as an input is capable of determining whether and when to fire the Ohmic heating capacitor banks, which are applied to drive the plasma current ramp-up. The experimental results confirm that the Hα emission criterion is acceptable for controlling the plasma current promotion in the J-TEXT tokamak.
基金National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2008CB717805)
文摘J-TEXT, formerly TEXT-U at the University of Texas at Austin in USA, is a medium-sized tokamak at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The toroidal field （TF） power supply of this tokamak should provide a current of 160 kA and a flat duration of 500 ms for the toroidal field coils to generate a maximum toroidal field of 3 T at the geometric center of the vaccum vessel. This paper presents a design of a new control system which takes the real-time feedback control option for the TF power supply operation. The system was tested successfully during the commissioning. In the first experimental campaign of J-TEXT, the system effectively controlled the power supply to provide a fiat current up to 92.5 kA and therein the TF produced reached 1.74 T, which enabled the machine to generate the first plasma successfully.
基金supported by the National ITER Project Foundation of China(No.2014GB118000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11405068)
文摘To further research the response of the tearing mode（TM） to dynamic resonant magnetic perturbation（DRMP） on the J-TEXT tokamak, a modified series resonant inverter power supply（MSRIPS） with a function of discrete variable frequency is designed for DRMP coils in this study. The MSRIPS is an AC–DC–AC converter, including a phase-controlled rectifier, an LC filter, an insulated gate bipolar transistor（IGBT） full bridge, a matching transformer, three resonant capacitors with different capacitance values, and three corresponding silicon controlled rectifier（SCR） switches. The function of discrete variable frequency is realized by switching over different resonant capacitors with corresponding SCR switches while matching the corresponding driving frequency of the IGBT full bridge. A detailed switching strategy of the SCR switch is put forward to obtain sinusoidal current waveform and realize current waveform smooth transition during frequency conversion. In addition, a resistor and thyristor bleeder is designed to protect the SCR switch from overvoltage. Manufacturing of the MSRIPS is completed, and the MSRIPS equipment can output current with an amplitude of 1.5 kA when its working frequency jumps among different frequencies. Moreover, the current waveform is sinusoidal and can smoothly transition during frequency conversion. Furthermore, the transition time when the current amplitude rises from zero to a steady state is less than 2 ms during frequency conversion. By using the MSRIPS, the expected discrete variable frequency DRMP is generated, and the phenomenon of the TM being locked to the discrete variable frequency DRMP is observed on the J-TEXT tokamak.
基金supported by the National MCF Energy R&D Program of China(No.2019YFE03010004)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2018YFE0309100 and 2017YFE0302000)+1 种基金the National Magnetic Conflnement Fusion Science Program(Nos.2015GB111002 and 2015GB104000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11775089,11905077,51821005 and 11575068)。
文摘Pellet injection is an attractive technology for core-fueling and magnetohydrodynamic study in magnetic-conflnement fusion devices like tokamaks and stellarators.It can inject solid hydrogen/deuterium pellets into the plasma with deeper density deposition compared with other fueling methods,such as gas pufflng.A three-barrel H_(2)pellet injection system was installed on the J-TEXT tokamak and experiments were carried out.The pellets are formed in three barrels cooled by a cryocooler and compressor system at around 9 K,and are 0.8 mm/1 mm diameter and 0.8 mm length.The pellet is launched by helium propellant gas and injected from the lowfleld side of the plasma.The normal range of pellet speed is 210–310 m s^(-1)for different propellant gas pressures.Due to the three-barrel structure,the number of injected pellets can be adjusted between one and three.Pellets can be launched sequentially with arbitrary time intervals,which enables flexible applications.The results of the experiments show that pellet fueling efflciency can reach 50%.The energy conflnement time increased by about 7.5–10 ms after pellet injection.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Science Program of China(Nos.2014GB106000,2014GB106002,and2014GB106003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11275234,11375237 and 11505238)Scientific Research Grant of Hefei Science Center of CAS(No.2015SRG-HSC010)
文摘A method of fast data processing has been developed to rapidly obtain evolution of the electron density profile for a multichannel polarimeter-interferometer system（POLARIS）on J-TEXT. Compared with the Abel inversion method, evolution of the density profile analyzed by this method can quickly offer important information. This method has the advantage of fast calculation speed with the order of ten milliseconds per normal shot and it is capable of processing up to 1 MHz sampled data, which is helpful for studying density sawtooth instability and the disruption between shots. In the duration of a flat-top plasma current of usual ohmic discharges on J-TEXT, shape factor u is ranged from 4 to 5. When the disruption of discharge happens, the density profile becomes peaked and the shape factor u typically decreases to 1.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11305069 and 10990214)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2013GB106001,2011GB109001)
文摘A spectral diagnostic control system （SDCS） is developed to implement automatic process of the edge rotation diagnostic system on the J-TEXT tokamak. The SDCS contains a control module, data operation module, data analysis module, and data upload module. The core of this system is a newly developed software ＂Spectra Assist＂, which completes the whole process by coupling all related subroutines and servers. The results of data correction and calculated rotation are presented. In the daily discharge of J-TEXT, SDCS is proved to have a stable performance and high efficiency in completing the process of data acquisition, operation and results output.
基金supported in part by the National 973 Project of China (No.2008CB717805)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50907029)
文摘A wide-viewing-angle visible light imaging system （VLIS） was mounted on the Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak （J-TEXT） to monitor the discharge process. It is proposed that by using the film data recorded the plasma vertical displacement can be estimated. In this paper installation and operation of the VLIS are presented in detailed. The estimated result is further compared with that measured by using an array of magnetic pickup coils. Their consistency verifies that the estimation of the plasma vertical displacement in J-TEXT by using the imaging data is promising.
