Flexible small size radiofrequency plasma torch for Tokamak wall cleaning

被引：24
作者：
Dinescu, G.
Ionita, E. R.
Luciu, I.
Grisolia, C.
机构：
[1] Low Temp Plasma Phys Dept, R-077125 Bucharest, Romania
[2] CEN Cadarache, Assoc Euratom CEA, CEA Cadarache, DSM, F-13108 St Paul Les Durance, France
[3] CEN Cadarache, DRFC, SIPP, F-13108 St Paul Les Durance, France
来源：
FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN | 2007年 / 82卷 / 15-24期
关键词：
plasma torch; Radiofrequency discharge; wall cleaning; detritiation;
D O I：
10.1016/j.fusengdes.2007.06.003
中图分类号：
TL [原子能技术]; O571 [原子核物理学];
学科分类号：
0827 ; 082701 ;
摘要：
A plasma torch aiming to assist the detritiation process of Tokamak tiles in gaps and zones with difficult access, like in the divertor regions, was designed and built up. The torch operation is based on the expansion of a radiofrequency discharge constrained to burn in a limited space. The plasma torch is small size, flexible and compatible with mounting on a robotic arm, and can be operated stable both in argon and nitrogen at low and atmospheric pressure. The capability of the source in cleaning surfaces was proved by experiments on material removal from graphite and CFC tiles. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码：2311 / 2317
页数：7
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