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Pre-final Topic 2: X-ray Machine
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Pre-final Topic 2: X-ray Machine
RT200 Pre-Final
Introduction to Radiologic Technology with Science, Technology and Society
Topic1: X-ray Machine
Thermal dissipater – kinetic energy – heat energy
2 types of anode
Cathode
Radiation Quality
Penetrability of x-ray beam
kiloVoltage peak (kVp) – unit used
Introduction to Radiologic Technology with Science, Technology and Society
Topic1: X-ray Machine
- X-ray machine / x-ray imaging system
- Define:Apparatus that provides a source of x-ray / Associate equipment required for producing x-ray photographs.
- Description:X-ray system designed for radiography, tomography and fluoroscopy.
- Function:To provide a controlled flow of electrons intense enough to produce an x-ray beam appropriate for imaging.
- Types of x-ray imaging system
- Diagnostic x-ray IS – operated at voltages of 25-150 kVp with tube current of 100 to 1200mA
- General Purpose x-ray – contains radiographic IS and fluoroscopic IS.
- Three(3) man components of x-ray imaging system
- X-ray tube
- Compose of Anode and Cathode
- Anode
- The positive (+) side of x-ray tube
- It conducts electricity and radiates heat and contains the target.
- It has 3 functions:
- Electrical conductor – receives electrons emitted by cathode
- Mechanical support for the target
- Target – area of anode struck by the electrons from the cathode.
- Stationary– Dental x-rays, portable
- Rotating – General purpose x-ray tubes (Produce high intensity x-ray
beams)
- The negative (-) side of x-ray tube
- It contains a filament and focusing cup
- Filament – A coil of wire that electric current is conducted, causing it to glow and emit large quantity of heat.
- Focusing cup – A metal shroud that surrounds the filament. It is
negatively charged that electron beam is condensed and directed
to the target. - Effectiveness is in type of charge, size, shape and position.
- Operating Console
- Description: It is located in the adjoining room with a protective barrier separating the OC and the machine.
- Function: Controls the tube current and voltage to have a proper quantity and quality x-ray beam. Controls the lone compensation of kVp, mAs and exposure time.
- Radiation quantity
- Number and intensity of x-ray beam.
- milliroentgens (mR), milliAmpere seconds (mAs) – unit used
- High Voltage Generator
- To increase the output voltage from the autotransformer to the kVp necessary for x-ray production.
- Autotransformers
- It is where the power supplied delivered.
- Electromagnetic Induction principle(Oersted principle – electricity can be used to generate [produce, create] magnetic fields )
- X-ray production
- When electrons are accelerated from the cathode to the target of the
anode, three effects takes place:
- Production of heat
- Formation of characteristics x-rays
- Formation of bremsstrahlung x-rays
- When fast-moving electrons slam into a metal object, x-rays are produced.
- The kinetic energy of the electron is transformed into electromagnetic
energy. - The function of the x-ray machine is to provide a sufficient intensity
of electron flow from the cathode to anode in a controlled manner. - When electrons are accelerated from the cathode to the target of the
anode, three effects takes place:
- Production of heat
- Formation of characteristics x-rays
- Formation of bremsstrahlung x-rays
- The three principal segments of an x-ray machine - ca control panel, a
high-voltage power supply, and the x-ray tube are all designed to
provide a large number of electrons focused to a small spot in such
a manner that when the electrons arrive at the target, they have
acquired high kinetic energy.
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