Electrically operated radiation source operating power, reliability and life management systems and methods
US9915753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H3/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a neutron generator including an ion source that generates ions; a target that outputs neutrons when the ions impact the target; one or more power supplies that supply electrical power to the ion source and the target; and a control system. The control system determines one or more rules that describe relationships between operational parameters, useful life, reliability, neutron output, environment, and constraints of the neutron generators; determines one or more operational parameter setpoints based at least in part on the one or more rules; and instructs the one or more power supplies to adjust electrical power supplied to the ion source, the target, or both based at least in part on the one or more operational parameter setpoints.
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