In this work we present the assessment framework for magnetic equilibrium controllers on MAST-U spherical tokamak. Such controllers are essential for MAST-U since exhaust physics and core-edge integration studies require advanced divertor plasma configurations. The developed framework is based on the TokSys suite of plasma control codes, which was …
A real-time plasma magnetic equilibrium controller has been developed to aid in the precise control of advanced configurations such as double-null, super-X, X-point target and X-divertor for the first time on the MAST Upgrade (MAST-U) tokamak. Successful real-time magnetic equilibrium control of different plasma shape control variables during th…
Model-based plasma scenario development lies at the heart of the design and operation of future fusion powerplants. Including gyrokinetic turbulence in integrated models is essential for delivering a successful roadmap towards operation of ITER and the design of DEMO-class devices. Given the highly iterative nature of integrated models, fast mac…
