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Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator

Easily calculate and compute scrape-off layer (sol) divertor heat flux peak width (eich scaling) calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Calculated Result
0.76 mm

Upstream SOL Power Decay Length (λ_q)

Upstream SOL Power Decay Length (λ_q)

0.76 mm

Peak Unmitigated Heat Flux Mw M2

244.2

Divertor Material Limit Assessment

CRITICAL DETACHMENT REQUIRED (Heat Load Exceeds 10 MW/m² Melting Limit)

0.76 — mm

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the multi-machine empirical Eich scaling for divertor Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) power decay width λ_q and evaluates catastrophic target plate heat fluxes in tokamaks.\lambda_q \approx 0.63 \, B_{\text{pol,mp}}^{-1.19} \text{ mm}, \quad q_{\text{div,peak}} \approx \frac{P_{\text{SOL}}}{4\pi R \lambda_q} f_{\text{exp}}

Divertor Heat Flux Width λ_q Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.30.50.81.0Upstream SOL Power Decay Length (λ_q)

What Is the Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator?

This tool computes scrape-off layer (sol) divertor heat flux peak width (eich scaling) calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator Work?

Calculates the multi-machine empirical Eich scaling for divertor Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) power decay width λ_q and evaluates catastrophic target plate heat fluxes in tokamaks.

Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

λq≈0.63 Bpol,mp−1.19 mm,qdiv,peak≈PSOL4πRλqfexp\lambda_q \approx 0.63 \, B_{\text{pol,mp}}^{-1.19} \text{ mm}, \quad q_{\text{div,peak}} \approx \frac{P_{\text{SOL}}}{4\pi R \lambda_q} f_{\text{exp}}

Calculates the multi-machine empirical Eich scaling for divertor Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) power decay width λ_q and evaluates catastrophic target plate heat fluxes in tokamaks.

How to Use the Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Scrape-Off Layer (SOL) Divertor Heat Flux Peak Width (Eich Scaling) Calculator Example

Input Values:

outerMidplanePoloidalFieldTesla:0.85
powerCrossingSeparatrixMw:80
majorRadiusMeters:6.2
magneticFluxExpansionFactor:5.5
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required mm.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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