Simulation of large parallel plasma flows in the tokamak SOL driven by cross-field transport asymmetries

Large-Mach-number parallel plasma flows in the single-null SOL of different tokamaks are simulated with multifluid transport code UEDGE. The key role of poloidal asymmetry of cross-field plasma transport as the driving mechanism for such flows is discussed. The impact of ballooning-like diffusive and convective transport and plasma flows on divertor detachment, material migration, impurity flows, and erosion/deposition profiles is studied. The results on well-balanced double null plasma modeling that are indicative of strong asymmetry of cross-field transport are presented.