Inductive Current
Currently in PROCESS
the inductive current fraction from the CS is not calculated directly but is just equal to (1 - \mathtt{fvsbrnni}). Where \mathtt{fvsbrnni} is the sum of the fractions of current driven by non inductive means.
This calculated fraction (inductive_current_fraction
) is then used in the vscalc()
and burn()
functions to calculate the volt-second requirements and the burn time for a pulsed machine.
Inductive plasma current fraction refactor
It is hoped for the near future to have a more engineering based calculation of the fraction of the plasma current driven by the central solenoid. This would hopefully allow the setting of required ramp and flat-top times for which a given inductive current fraction can be given based on the operational performance and margin in the central solenoid.