X-ray source assembly having enhanced output stability, and fluid stream analysis applications thereof
US7382856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/1291
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An x-ray source assembly and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode having a source spot upon which electrons impinge and a control system for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.
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