SOLPS-ITER Simulations of Snowflake Divertor Configurations for ITER-Scale Tokamaks
by Wu, H.S.; Subba, F.; Wigram, M.R.K.; Pan, O.; Lo Frano, R.; Pucciarelli, A.; Zanino, R. / Plasma Science and Fusion Center Dataverse·Updated 2d ago
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Description
Numerical simulations using the SOLPS-ITER edge plasma code package to study four types of Snowflake divertor configurations for a future ITER-scale tokamak. The dataset, authored by Wu, H.S. et al. from the Plasma Science and Fusion Center Dataverse, was last updated in June 2026. It investigates the impact of magnetic geometry and target shape on plasma behavior and power exhaust performance across low- and high-field-side configurations.
Use Cases
Comparing power exhaust performance between low-field-side and high-field-side Snowflake divertor configurations based on the described simulation results.
Analyzing the impact of secondary X-point positions on plasma behavior and power splitting as mentioned in the description.
Studying the effects of target plate geometry (flat vs. ITER-like) on neutral compression and volumetric dissipation in simulated divertors.
Investigating conditions for detachment and X-Point Radiator formation in different Snowflake configurations through upstream density scans.
Strengths
Simulations are based on specific ITER-scale parameters: toroidal magnetic field ~5 T, major radius ~5 m, and plasma current ~10 MA.
Systematically studies four distinct Snowflake divertor configurations (LFS SF−/SF+ and HFS SF−/SF+) for comparative analysis.
Investigates multiple operational regimes (low-recycling, high-recycling, detachment) through controlled upstream density scans.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
The dataset is a numerical simulation; its applicability to real-world devices requires validation.
Provenance
Source
Plasma Science and Fusion Center Dataverse
Collection Method
Numerical simulation using the SOLPS-ITER edge plasma code package.
Time Range
Simulation study, no specific temporal coverage for observed data.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-06-19 23:17:43; freshness should be verified.
Geography
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