The first results of deuterium retention on EAST with a full graphite wall via particle balance

This paper introduces the first results of deuterium retention on the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) using particle balance. In the fall 2010 EAST experiments with a full graphite wall, the average deuterium retention fraction was about 19% (including disruptive shots) and 38% (not including disruptive shots). Fuel retention for the short- and long-pulse discharge was different. The H-mode discharges had a slightly lower fuel retention than the L-mode discharges. However, it was observed that disruptions introduced outgassing from the wall. Wall conditioning, such as lithium coating, increases retention.