Quick Answer
Calculate Fusion Divertor Wetted Area and Heat Flux Footprint Geometry Model
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Result Interpretation
Fusion Divertor Wetted Area and Heat Flux Footprint Geometry Model Calculator computes Divertor wetted area in m^2 using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Poloidal arc length along target = 1
- Heat flux decay length = 0.0025
- Tangent of target plate inclination angle = 0.1763
Expected Result:
- Divertor wetted area = 0.0050771096354127
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Divertor wetted area = 0.0050771096354127 m^2.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
divertor wetted area = 2.0 * heat flux decay length * poloidal arc length along target * sqrt(1.0 + (tangent of target plate inclination angle * tangent of target plate inclination angle))Formula family: formula_fusion_divertor_wetted_area_and_heat_flux_footprint_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lambda_q | Heat flux decay length | INPUT | Heat flux decay length |
| L_pol | Poloidal arc length along target | INPUT | Poloidal arc length along target |
| tan_alpha | Tangent of target plate inclination angle | INPUT | Tangent of target plate inclination angle |
| divertor_wetted_area | Divertor wetted area | OUTPUT | Divertor wetted area |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the heat flux decay length in m.
- Enter the poloidal arc length along target in m.
- Enter the tangent of target plate inclination angle in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute divertor wetted area.
- Read the divertor wetted area (m^2) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Fusion Divertor Wetted Area and Heat Flux Footprint Geometry Model
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Fusion Divertor Wetted Area and Heat Flux Footprint Geometry Model Calculator estimates Divertor wetted area based on the input parameters you provide
Why is heat flux decay length important in this calculation?
heat flux decay length is directly proportional to divertor wetted area. When you enter heat flux decay length in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result divertor wetted area?
The calculator outputs divertor wetted area in m^2. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Heat flux decay length (m), Poloidal arc length along target (m), Tangent of target plate inclination angle (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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