Thirty year operational experience of the JET flywheel generators
| Autor: | Daniel Rendell, Peter J. Pool, Colin Oberlin-Harris, S.R. Shaw |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Computer science
020209 energy Mechanical Engineering 02 engineering and technology Converters 01 natural sciences Flywheel Energy storage Automotive engineering 010305 fluids & plasmas law.invention Thrust bearing Nuclear Energy and Engineering law 0103 physical sciences 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering General Materials Science Resistor Transformer Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Zdroj: | Fusion Engineering and Design |
| ISSN: | 0920-3796 |
| Popis: | The JET flywheel generator converters have operated since 1983 and for over 85,000 pulses. Problems with this plant are discussed, including corrosion, unbalanced flow and arcing within the liquid resistors; starting difficulties on both machines; and failure of the plug-braking transformers at energisiation. In 2012/13 two sets of thrust bearing pads have required refurbishment, a process which highlighted the importance of their profile. Extensive half-life inspections have shown that there are no serious problems with either generator. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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