A review of the dimensionless parameter scaling studies

The theoretical basis of the dimensionless parameter scaling technique is derived and the limitations in its application are discussed. The use of the technique is illustrated by the production on JET of a steady-state ITER similarity pulse having the same beta and collisionality as the ignited ITER. The key issue of the scaling of the transport with the main dimensionless parameter rho* is discussed in detail. Finally, possible shortcomings of the technique are examined.