Method and system for extending the service life of an x-ray tub

Details Method and system for extending the service life of an x-ray tub Method and system for extending the service life of an x-ray tub

1993-07-13

1995-08-08

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source support

Source cooling

378200, 378201, 378210, 378141, H01J 3510

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054406080

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for extending the service life of an x-ray tube wherein the coolant fluid which is circulated through a closed circulation system to remove heat generated by the x-ray tube and provide electrical insulation between anode connections and ground (and/or cathode connections) is regularly changed based on predetermined criteria. In addition to the fluid change, an on-line fluoroscopy is also regularly performed based on a separate set of predetermined criteria.

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