Continuous conditioning of dielectric fluid in an x-ray tube
US6206565A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a radiographic apparatus having an x-ray tube, a method is provided for continuously conditioning the dielectric fluid in the x-ray tube during operation, thereby extending the service life of the x-ray tube. This is achieved by mounting a filter inside a filter housing, and mounting a replaceable gas reduction cartridge around the filter. The replaceable gas cartridge is filled with a material having a high affinity for the dielectric fluid. When the dielectric fluid enters at the filter outside diameter, the fluid moves radially inward so that the dielectric fluid flows over the high affinity material surfaces. The dielectric fluid then alloys with the high affinity material, thereby continuously conditioning the fluid.
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