The document provides an overview of high-frequency x-ray generators, focusing on their functional principles, components, and the underlying physics of their design. It discusses the types of x-ray generators, their operation, and quality assurance tests, highlighting significance in medical imaging and safety considerations. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of evaluating total lifecycle costs when purchasing x-ray equipment.

1.  This is to present basic functional principles of high frequency x-ray
generators. The emphasis is put on physical concepts that determine the
engineering solutions to the problem of efficient generation and control of
high voltage power required to drive the x-ray tube. The physics of
magnetically coupled circuits is discussed first, as a background for the
discussion of Study related to high-frequency power transformer design by
X-ray Generator. Attention is paid to physical processes that influence such
factors as size, efficiency, and reliability of a high voltage power
transformer. The basic electrical circuit of a high frequency generator is
analyzed next, with focus on functional principles. This section investigates
the role and function of basic components, such as power supply, inverter,
and others. Essential electronic circuits of geneand timing of electrical
power delivery to the x-ray tube. Finally, issues related to efficient rator
control are then examined, including regulation of voltage, current
feedback control, including basic design of the AEC circuitry are reviewed.
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2.  Objective.
 Introduction.
 Background history.
 X -Ray generation process.
 components .
 Types of X-ray generator.
 Quality Assurance test for X-ray generator.
 General Safety of X-ray Equipments.
 Limitation of x-ray.
 Conclusion.
 Future Work.
 References.
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3. Objective
The main objectives of this thesis :
About X-ray Generator.
Different types of X-ray Generator.
The operation X-ray Generator.
Analysis of X-ray Generator.
Quality Assurances Test of X-ray Generator.
Advantages & disadvantage of X-ray Generator.
 How to develop the X-ray Generator.
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4. Introduction
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation combination of radio
waves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation and
microwaves. One of the most common and beneficial uses of X-rays
is for medical imaging. X-rays are also used in treating cancer and in
exploring the cosmos.
Electromagnetic radiation is transmitted in waves or particles at
different wavelengths and frequencies. This broad range of
wavelengths is known as the electromagnetic spectrum. The EM
spectrum is generally divided into seven regions in order of
decreasing wavelength and increasing energy and frequency. The
common designations are: radio waves, microwaves, infrared (IR),
visible light, ultraviolet (UV), X-rays and gamma-rays.
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5. Background history
In 1895, a German physicist, W. k. Roentgen was
working with a cathode ray tube in his laboratory.
He was working with tubes similar to our
fluorescent light bulbs.
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6. HISTORY OF X-RAYS
1895 X-rays were discovered on November 8, 1895 by Wilhelm Konrad
Roentgen - a German physicist
1901 Prof. Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel prize for Physics
1913 Wilham David Coolidge invents a new type of X-ray tube known as hot
filament cathode tube or thermionic emission tube. This is still used for
producing X-rays
1937 First practical rotating anode tubes were manufactured.
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7. Worlds First X-Ray(1895)
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8. X-rays are produced by energy conversion when fast
moving electrons collide with target material in
vacuumed envelope .
The electrical energy obtained from the power supply line
is not in the correct form for direct application to the x-ray
tube. An x-ray machine has a number of components that
rearrange and control the electrical energy referred to as
either power supply or the generator.
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9. Casing
High Voltage
connections
Oil
Output window
Rotor
Anode
Cathode
Glass envelop
Bearings
Vacuum
Stator
Motor
The tube is inserted inside a casing and immersed in oil for electrical
insulation and cooling
The casing also shields x-rays emitted in all directions
THE X-RAY TUBE
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10. Static
Balancer
Control
Panel
HT Rectifier Tube
Radiography
or
Fluoroscopy
Collimator
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Phase
1 Phase
Recording
Device
X-RAY GNERATOR - COMPONENTS
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11. The generator controls the
technique parameters:
kV: High Voltage generator
mA: filament heating
Time: direct control or
automatic exposure
Dose measuring device
(automatic exposure)
Image receptor
HV cables
Generator and
control console
Transformer rating:
kW = max kV x max mA / 1000
ex: 100 kV and 800 mA => 80 kW
X-Ray GENERATOR APPLICATION
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12. Types of X-RAY GENERATOR
The generator produces the power supply to the tube.
Types
1) Single Pulse
2) Two Pulse
3) Multi-pulse
4) High Frequency
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13. These generators convert a 60 Hz power supply to 6500 Hz before entering to
the HT.
The ripple factor is very less and voltage across the tube is almost constant.
Ripple Factor is the difference between minimum and maximum voltages
expressed as a percentage of maximum voltage.
The ripple factor for various generators are :
single phase, 2pulse 100 %
Three Phase, 6 pulse 13 to 25 %
Three Phase, 12 pulse 3 to 12 %
High Frequency 1 to 12 %
DC output 0 to
4 %
HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATORS
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14. QUALITY ASSURANCE TEST FOR X-RAY
GENERATOR
We are use in 500ma X-Ray Machine for this QA test purpose as
per Rules of WHO, BAERA, NDA, RSNA, IAERA & others.
Use Beam Alignment test tools . Take radiograph at 100 cm Target
to Film Distance 100 cm.
Use Focal Spot test tool. Use cassette without screens. Take a
radiograph.
Use KVP Meter : Ray safe QA Tools.
Use pocket dosimeter. Keep Focus to dosimeter distance = 50 cm
and others tools
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15. Ray safe Xi View X-ray Generator QA Test
Tools
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16. QUALITY ASSURANCE TEST FOR X-RAY
GENERATOR
60 KVP 85 KVP 100KVP
mA x Sec KV meter
reading
mA x Sec KV meter
reading
mA x Sec KV meter
reading
50 X 0.2 55 50 X 0.2 80 50 X 0.2 94
100 X 0.2 56 100 X 0.2 78 100 X 0.2 93
200 X 0.2 63 200 X 0.2 81 200 X 0.2 95
300 X 0.2 57 300 X 0.2 78 300 X 0.2 91
400 X 0.2 55 400 X 0.2 73
500 X 0.2 59
Average of above KV
Readings
Average of above KV
Readings
Average of above KV
Readings
57.5 KV 78 KV 93.25 KV16

17. Ma
range
SELECTED
PARAMETERS
INSTRUMENT READINGS
IN mR
mR/
mAs
Ma Se
c
KV X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 Av X
mR
= X*
50-100 50/60/70/80/90 0.2 70 3.49 4.1
9
4.8
9
5.59 6.29 4.89 0.34
100-200 100/120/140/160/
180
0.2 75 7.29 8.7
5
1.0
2
1.16 1.31 3.90 0.14
200-300 200/220/240/260/
280
0.2 80 1.53 1.6
8
1.8
4
1.99 2.14 1.83 0.04
300-400 300/320/340/360/
380
0.2 85 2.34 2.3
4
2.6
6
2.81 2.97 2.65 0.03
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LINEARITY OF mA LOADING STATIONS

18. Coefficient of Linearity = (X* max - X* min ) / (X* max +
X* min )
X*max= 6.29, X*min =3.49
For 50-100ma
= (6.29-3.49) / (6.29+3.49)
=2.8 / 9.78 =0.28
Acceptable Value= less than 3.5 Acceptable Value= less than 0.1
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Coefficient of Linearity

19. General Safety of X-ray Equipment
We should not drop the x-ray tube. It is made of glass
and is quite fragile.
 The x-ray machine chassis/cabinet must be properly
electrically grounded.
 Electrical cords should be inspected periodically to look
for possible damage.
 Avoid continuous high mA radiography which causes
filament breakage.
 Periodically monitor the temperature of the anode. If the
temperature of the anode increases rapidly, anode can
crack and then become unstable in rotation.
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20. X-rays in medical diagnosis are normally used to obtain
a visual image of the subject radio graphed.
The image results from the differential attenuation of the
radiation which depends on the thickness, density and
configuration of the organ irradiated and on the proportion
and nature of the different chemical elements present.
 The nature of biological material is such that the
contrast differentiation between organs or parts of an
organ is frequently poor and despite methods to increase
the contrast this remains one of the principal limitations.
Limitation of x-ray
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21. Conclusion
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22. Future Recommendations
A purchase decision should be based on issues such as life-cycle cost, local
service support, discount rates and non-price-related benefits offered by the
supplier, And standardization with existing equipment in the department or
hospital (i.e., purchasing all x-ray generators from one supplier). The
initial acquisition cost's only a fraction of the total cost of operation.
Therefore, before making a purchase decision based solely on the
acquisition cost of an x-ray generator, buyers should consider operating
costs over the lifetime of the equipment. The following costs should be
considered when purchasing an x-ray generator:
• Special features (e.g., pulsed fluoroscopy capability)
• Service contract
• X-ray tube replacement
• Utilities
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23. Reference Books
. Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement by Richard Aston
Biomechanics by Y.C. Fung
 Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design by John G. Webster
 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering by John Enderle, Susan Blanchard
and Joseph Bronzino
 Introduction to Medical Imaging: Physics, Engineering and Clinical
Applications by Nadine Barrie Smith and Andrew Webb
 Medical Imaging Physics by William R. Hendee and E. Russell Ritenour
 The Physics of Medical Imaging by S. Webb
 Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation by: Dr R.S. Khandpur
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24. Thank you
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