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Impact of the Plasma Boundary on Machine Operation and the Risk Mitigation Strategy on Jet

Sun, H. J.
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Lomas, P. J.
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Matthews, G. F.
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July 1, 2025
Nuclear Fusion

This work examines the separatrix and Scrape-off-Layer (SOL) characteristics in three scenarios on JET: the Quasi-Continuous Exhaust (QCE) regime, the ITER Baseline scenario, and the X-point Radiator (XPR) regime. All three scenarios are potentially compatible with reactor operations, as they aim to provide power exhaust solutions through different approaches. The QCE regime is distinguished by its generally higher separatrix and SOL collisionality, associating with broader SOL width. These features, combined with the near-double-null (DNX) configuration, introduce several operational challenges on JET. The resulting broader SOL interacts with fast Beam neutrals, contributing to an unfavorable power load on local limiter. The heat load on the Upper Dump Plate Tiles in the QCE regime can be up to 5-6 times higher compared to the other scenarios. Additionally, the energy distribution shows a pronounced inner-outer asymmetry in QCE pulses, with the energy deposited on the outer limiter being up to four times higher than on the inner limiter. However, through careful operational planning and robust real-time protection system, the power loads were effectively managed within acceptable limits during QCE pulses, enabling successful scientific outcomes. As a result, the QCE regime serves as a case study to illustrate the critical need for integrating physics understanding, risk identification, operational strategies, and robust real-time protection to successfully implement new scenarios for fusion devices.

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DOI
10.1088/1741-4326/addad7
Web of Science ID

WOS:001502300000001

Author(s)
Sun, H. J.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Lomas, P. J.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Matthews, G. F.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Lerche, E.

Lab Plasma Phys LPP ERM KMS

Faitsch, M.

Max Planck Society

Giroud, C.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

King, D.

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Bernert, M.

Max Planck Society

Dunne, M.

Max Planck Society

Frassinetti, L.

Royal Institute of Technology

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Corporate authors
JET Contributors
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EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation Team
Date Issued

2025-07-01

Publisher

IOP Publishing Ltd

Published in
Nuclear Fusion
Volume

65

Issue

7

Article Number

076012

Subjects

SOL broadening

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plasma boundary

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PWI

Editorial or Peer reviewed

REVIEWED

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EPFL

EPFL units
SPC-TH  
SPC-TCV  
FunderFunding(s)Grant NumberGrant URL

Euratom Research and Training Programme

101052200

Euratom

EP/T012250/1

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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June 16, 2025
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