1.5 MW RF Load for ITER

Ives, Robert Lawrence¹  Marsden, David¹  Collins, George¹  Karimov, Rasul¹  Mizuhara, Max¹  Neilson, Jeffrey² 

[1] Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., San Mateo, CA (United States);Lexam Research, Redwood City, CA (United States)

关键词: RF load;    dummy load;    gyrotron;    electron cyclotron heating;    ECH;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1314091
RP-ID  :  Final Report
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1314091

学科分类：原子、分子光学和等离子物理

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. developed a 1.5 MW RF load for the ITER fusion research facility currently under construction in France. This program leveraged technology developed in two previous SBIR programs that successfully developed high power RF loads for fusion research applications. This program specifically focused on modifications required by revised technical performance, materials, and assembly specification for ITER. This program implemented an innovative approach to actively distribute the RF power inside the load to avoid excessive heating or arcing associated with constructive interference. The new design implemented materials and assembly changes required to meet specifications. Critical components were built and successfully tested during the program.