RF sources for ITER Ion Cyclotron H&CD system

Authors :: Kazarian, F.
Beaumont, B.
Arambhadiya, B.
Gassmann, T.
Lamalle, Ph.
Rathi, D.
Mukherjee, A.
Ajesh, P.
Machchhar, H.
Patadia, D.
Patel, M.
Rajnish, K.
Singh, R.
Suthar, G.
Trivedi, R.
Kumazawa, R.
Seki, T.
Saito, K.
Kasahara, H.
Mutoh, T.
Source :: Fusion Engineering & Design. Oct2011, Vol. 86 Issue 6-8, p888-891. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Abstract: The Ion Cyclotron Heating and Current Drive (IC H&CD) system for ITER will provide 20MW to the plasma. The associated Radio Frequency (RF) source system has to be compliant with all operation modes foreseen in that frame. Their specifications are fully described in this paper and constraints on IC RF source components are detailed, in particular concerning the final stage tube of the amplifier. Results of tests performed under a collaborative work at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) facility are presented. Consequences on the procurement process by ITER India (II) are deduced. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]