Implementation of an ITER-relevant QP-based current limit avoidance algorithm in the TCV tokamak

Abstract The problem of avoiding saturation of the coil currents is critical in large tokamaks with superconducting coils like ITER. Indeed, if the current limits are reached, a loss of control of the plasma may lead to a major disruption. Therefore, a current limit avoidance (CLA) system is essential to operate safely. This paper provides the first experimental evidence that the online solution of a constrained quadratic optimization problem can offer a valid methodology to implement a CLA. Experiments are carried out on the tokamak à configuration variable at the Swiss Plasma Center, showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach and its suitability for real-time application in view of future reactors such as ITER.

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Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Published
2025-04-15
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https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6587/adccb0
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Magnetic confinement fusion research
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Implementation of an ITER-relevant QP-based current limit avoidance algorithm in the TCV tokamak

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Implementation of an ITER-relevant QP-based current limit avoidance algorithm in the TCV tokamak

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Abstract

Abstract The problem of avoiding saturation of the coil currents is critical in large tokamaks with superconducting coils like ITER. Indeed, if the current limits are reached, a loss of control of the plasma may lead to a major disruption. Therefore, a current limit avoidance (CLA) system is essential to operate safely. This paper provides the first experimental evidence that the online solution of a constrained quadratic optimization problem can offer a valid methodology to implement a CLA. Experiments are carried out on the tokamak à configuration variable at the Swiss Plasma Center, showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach and its suitability for real-time application in view of future reactors such as ITER.

Plasma Physics and Controlled FusionVol. 67(5)
ITER (FR), University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT), Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell'Ambiente (IT), Swiss Polar Institute (CH), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH), University of Naples Federico II (IT)
EUROfusion, Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca
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