Electron linac for medical isotope production with improved energy efficiency and isotope recovery
US9129714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H9/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and isotope linac system are provided for producing radio-isotopes and for recovering isotopes. The isotope linac is an energy recovery linac (ERL) with an electron beam being transmitted through an isotope-producing target. The electron beam energy is recollected and re-injected into an accelerating structure. The ERL provides improved efficiency with reduced power requirements and provides improved thermal management of an isotope target and an electron-to-x-ray converter.
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