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What
is it?
Function Design
Components
Heat
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X-ray
production is;
Inefficient
Diagnostic;
Therapeutic;
Kilovoltage peak
(kVp)
Milliamperage (mA)
ELECTRON SOURCE
Tungsten (z74)
3387oC Low work function Low vapour pressure
Ductile
Coiled
Negatively
charged
X-ray producer
Target
Tungsten
(z74)
Efficient x-ray producer Mechanical strength Thermal conductivity Melts at 3387oC Low vapour pressure
Ductile
Evacuated
oxidisation
Borosilicate
Ceramic Metal
Insulation
Oil
Convection Insulation
Window
Bellows
Expansion Contraction
Diagnostic
Most applications
Radiotherapy
as S.A.T.
Modifications
Anode Cathode
Complex
Area
of bombardment
speed rotation area moves
High
Heated
Focal
track
Compound
target
/ Discus
variable
90-200mm
Connects;
(z42)
Melts at 2620oC
Small
diameter
gradient
ROTOR
ROTOR SUPPORT
Copper
High electrical
Steel
Robust Supports anode assembly
Electrical supply
+ve high tension supply End of rotor support Outside envelope
induction motor
Blackened surface
Heat dissipation Black body
Maintain vacuum
No oil / grease
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Characteristic radiation
Provides;
Radiation protection
lead
Electrical protection
Earthed Mineral oil
Thermal protection
Oil Bellows Switch
Physical protection
Conduction
Radiation
Solids
Convection
Liquid or gas
Atoms separate
Molecules rise Convection currents
Target
& Disc:
Tube
housing
Conduction Radiation
Conduction
Atmosphere:
Glass
envelope:
Convection
Assisted
Conduction
cooling:
Oil:
Fans
Oil circulation Heat exchangers
Convection