Flywheel-Powered Mobile X-Ray Generator.
Abstract
The main objective was to obtain information and conduct experiments which will permit the design of small, simple and reliable motor generator flywheel energy sources for field transportable or portable x ray machines. The information obtained was used to design and construct a demonstration system comprising a flywheel powered motor generator set, a high voltage transformer, an x ray tube, and the necessary control circuits to demonstrate the operation of the system. The fundamental purpose of the study is to yield information permitting the design of very powerful 20-50 kWp x ray machines for use under conditions where the power source capability is less than 1 kW. Success in these efforts would mean that x rays of hospital quality could be made in the field or in remote areas, or indeed in any area where power levels are limited. The demonstration system developed in the course of this study was operated using resistive dummy load at levels approaching 30 kWp and at x ray tube power input levels over 15 kWp. The test circuits were shown to be capable of operating an x-ray tube under nearly optimum conditions and the test circuits, schematic diagrams, and results are described in the body of this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA168235
Entities
People
- Melvin P. Siedband
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison