Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 49 / Number 2T / February 2006 / Pages 319-326
Technical Paper / Plasma and Fusion Energy Physics - Transport / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST06-A1131
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This tutorial presents the techniques that are used to build a transport model from turbulence simulations. Achievements and limitations are reviewed. The main mechanisms leading to an improved confinement are also addressed. The results of turbulence modelling regarding this issue are assessed.