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Divide by zero warnings in superconducting_tf_coil.py

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Superconductors TF Coil
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Description

Occurs when running integration or regression tests.

process/superconducting_tf_coil.py:2096: RuntimeWarning: divide by zero encountered in scalar divide
    tfcoil_variables.n_tf_coils
process/superconducting_tf_coil.py:2109: RuntimeWarning: divide by zero encountered in scalar divide
    tfcoil_variables.n_tf_coils

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Start in process/superconducting_tf_coil.py at lines 2096 and 2109, then reproduce the warning through the integration or regression tests mentioned in the issue. Trace why tfcoil_variables.n_tf_coils reaches a zero divisor and establish a handling that prevents the divide-by-zero warnings; the relevant tests should complete without these RuntimeWarnings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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