HL-2A (Huan-Liuqi-2A) is a medium-sized tokamak for fusion research in Chengdu, China.[1] It was constructed by the China National Nuclear Corporation from early 1999 to 2002, based on the main components (magnet coils and plasma vessel) of the former German ASDEX device.[2] HL-2A was the first tokamak with a divertor in China.[3] The research goals of HL-2A are the study of fundamental fusion plasma physics to support the international ITER fusion reactor.
| Huan-Liuqi-2A | |
|---|---|
| Device type | Tokamak |
| Location | Chengdu, Sichuan, China |
| Affiliation | China National Nuclear Corporation, Southwestern Institute of Physics |
| Technical specifications | |
| Major radius | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Minor radius | 0.4 m (1 ft 4 in) |
| Magnetic field | 2.8 T (28,000 G) |
| Heating power | 11 MW |
| Discharge duration | 5 s |
| Plasma current | 0.48 MA |
| History | |
| Date(s) of construction | 1999 |
| Year(s) of operation | 2002–present |
| Succeeded by | HL-2M |
References
edit- ^ Liu, Dequan; Zhou, Caipin; Cao, Zeng; Yan, Jiancheng; Liu, Yong (2003). "Construction of the HL-2A tokamak". Fusion Engineering and Design. 66–68: 147–151. Bibcode:2003FusED..66..147L. doi:10.1016/S0920-3796(03)00165-0. ISSN 0920-3796.
- ^ Isabella Milch (2002-12-02). "ASDEX – German fusion device now re-operating in China".
- ^ "HL-2A". SIno-French Fusion Energy centeR. 2017-11-17.
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