Title :
The design and operation of an industrial beam transport system for 15-30 MeV protons
Author :
Dehnel, Morgan P. ; Dawson, Remy J. ; Stinson, Glen M. ; Helmer, Richard ; Keitel, Rolf ; Dale, Donald J. ; Pattyn, Edward W. ; Wilson, Allan
Author_Institution :
Ebco Technol., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
An automated beam transport system that improves the operation of an industrial radioisotope production facility by incorporating features that enhance both the reliability of operation and the ease of maintenance in a radiation environment is described. The theoretical and practical aspects of the optical design, the diagnostic and protection equipment, the vacuum components, and the control and operation of the beamline are covered. Future work is discussed, and conclusions are given
Keywords :
beam handling equipment; particle beam diagnostics; radioisotopes; 15 to 30 MeV; automated proton beam transport; beamline control; diagnostic equipment; industrial beam transport system; industrial radioisotope production facility; maintenance; optical design; protection equipment; radiation environment; reliability; vacuum components; Acceleration; Concrete; Cyclotrons; Magnets; Particle accelerators; Particle beams; Personnel; Production facilities; Protons; Radioactive materials;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
