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Lee M. Hively, Kristin E. Rothe, Michael Minkoff
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 3 | Number 2 | March 1983 | Pages 280-286
Technical Paper | Special Section Content | doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A20851
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Optimal double-T bundle divertor configurations have been obtained for the Fusion Engineering Device. On-axis ripple is minimized, while satisfying a series of engineering constraints. The ensuing nonlinear optimization problem is solved via a sequence of quadratic programming subproblems, using the VMCON software. The resulting divertor designs are substantially improved over previous configurations.
