일체형 방어벽 제작을 통한 이동형 엑스선 발생기의 차폐능 평가

김승욱 ( Seung-uk Kim ),안병주 ( Byeoung-ju Han ) 한국방사선학회 2018 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.12 No.7

의료방사선의 관리에서 가장 중요한 사항은 진료의 적정성을 확보하면서 방사선위해를 최소화하는 것이다. 국제원자력기구는 진단방사선 분야의 선량 감소 방법에 대한 지침서를 만들어 환자피폭선량을 측정하여 각 국가에 사용하도록 권고하고 있다. 또한 국내에서도 우리나라의 실정에 맞게 각 촬영마다 환자 피폭 선량값을 연구하여 진단참고준위를 제시하였다.환자가 질병 때문에 방사선 진료를 받는 것은 방사선 때문에 일어날 수 있는 위해보다 그것으로 얻어지는 이익이 크기 때문이다. 병실 이동검사와 같이 자신의 질병과 무관하게 방사선에 노출되는 환자 및 보호자들의 피폭을 줄이기 위해서는 환자, 방사선사, 의사 및 의료기관의 노력이 가장 중요하다.이에 본 연구에서는 개선방안의 일환으로 MG로 병실의 이동 검사에 대한 문제점을 제시하고 이 문제점을 근거로 하여 산란선으로 예상되는 공간선량률을 분석하였다. MG에 자체 개발한 방어벽을 설치하여 방어벽 설치 전후의 공간선량률을 측정하여 그 감소율을 분석하였다. 최종적으로 이 자료들을 종합하여 MG에 방어벽을 부착하여 방사선사의 병실이동에 대한 부담감의 최소화, 병실 이동검사로 인한 방사선사, 환자 및 보호자를 방사선 노출로부터 보호하고, 검사로 인한 주위 환자 및 보호자의 불편을 최소화하는데 의의가 있다. 이와 같은 개선안에 대해 보다 효율적인 시행을 위하여 MG에 대한 새로운 법제도가 마련되면, 향후 예상되는 비용, 인력, 고객만족도 및 더욱 더 안정적인 피폭감소방안이 정착될 것이라 사료된다. As modern science is developed and advanced, examination and number of times using radiation are increasing daily. General diagnostic X-ray generator is installed on stationary form, But X-ray generator was developed because patient who is in the intensive care unit, operation room, emergency room can not move to general x-ray room. What we examine patient by x-ray generator is certainly necessary, So patient exposure is inevitable. but reducing radiation exposure is highly important matter about radiation technology, guardian, patient in the same hospital room, nurse etc. For this reason, rule regarding safety control of diagnostic x-ray generator revised for radiation worker, patient and protector proclaim that mobile diagnostic x-ray shield must placed in case of examine different location excluding operation room, emergency room, intensive care unit. But, radiogical technologist is having a lot of difficulties to examine with mobile x-ray generator, diagnostic x-ray shield partition, image plate and lead apron. So, when we use x-ray generator, we manufacture shield tools can be attached to the mobile x-ray generator On behalf of x-ray shield partition and conduct analysis and in comparison to part of body and distribution of dose rate and find way to reduce radiation exposure through distribution of dose rate of patient within the radiogical technologist, medical team. Mobile x-ray generator aimed at SHIMADZU inc. R-20, We manufactured equipment for shielding x-ray scattered x-ray by installing shielding wall from side to side based on support beam on the mobile x-ray generator. Shielding wall when moving can be folded and designed to expand when examine. Experiment measured five times in each by an angle for dose rate of eyes, thyroid, breast, abdomen and gonad on exposure condition of upper and lower extremity, chest, abdomen which is examined many times by mobile x-ray generator. We used dosimeter RSM-100 made by IJRAD and measured a horizontal dose rate by body part. The result of an experiment, shielding decreasing rate of the front and the rear showed 77 ~ 98.7%. Therefore using self-production shielding wall reduce scattered x-ray occurrence rate and confirm can decrease exposure dose consequently. Therefore, through this study, reduction result which is used shielding wall of self-production will be a role of shielding optimization and it could be answer about reduction of medical exposure recommended by ICRP 103.

Shielding Capability Evaluation of Mobile X-ray Generator through the Production assembled Shield

Seung-Uk Kim,Byeoung-Ju Han 한국방사선학회 2018 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.12 No.7

의료방사선의 관리에서 가장 중요한 사항은 진료의 적정성을 확보하면서 방사선위해를 최소화하는 것이다. 국제원자력기구는 진단방사선 분야의 선량 감소 방법에 대한 지침서를 만들어 환자피폭선량을 측정하여 각 국가에 사용하도록 권고하고 있다. 또한 국내에서도 우리나라의 실정에 맞게 각 촬영마다 환자 피폭 선량값을 연구하여 진단참고준위를 제시하였다.환자가 질병 때문에 방사선 진료를 받는 것은 방사선 때문에 일어날 수 있는 위해보다 그것으로 얻어지는 이익이 크기 때문이다. 병실 이동검사와 같이 자신의 질병과 무관하게 방사선에 노출되는 환자 및 보호자들의 피폭을 줄이기 위해서는 환자, 방사선사, 의사 및 의료기관의 노력이 가장 중요하다.이에 본 연구에서는 개선방안의 일환으로 MG로 병실의 이동 검사에 대한 문제점을 제시하고 이 문제점을 근거로 하여 산란선으로 예상되는 공간선량률을 분석하였다. MG에 자체 개발한 방어벽을 설치하여 방어벽 설치 전후의 공간선량률을 측정하여 그 감소율을 분석하였다. 최종적으로 이 자료들을 종합하여 MG에 방어벽을 부착하여 방사선사의 병실이동에 대한 부담감의 최소화, 병실 이동검사로 인한 방사선사, 환자 및 보호자를 방사선 노출로부터 보호하고, 검사로 인한 주위 환자 및 보호자의 불편을 최소화하는데 의의가 있다. 이와 같은 개선안에 대해 보다 효율적인 시행을 위하여 MG에 대한 새로운 법제도가 마련되면, 향후 예상되는 비용, 인력, 고객만족도 및 더욱 더 안정적인 피폭감소방안이 정착될 것이라 사료된다. As modern science is developed and advanced, examination and number of times using radiation are increasing daily. General diagnostic X-ray generator is installed on stationary form, But X-ray generator was developed because patient who is in the intensive care unit, operation room, emergency room can not move to general x-ray room. What we examine patient by x-ray generator is certainly necessary, So patient exposure is inevitable. but reducing radiation exposure is highly important matter about radiation technology, guardian, patient in the same hospital room, nurse etc. For this reason, rule regarding safety control of diagnostic x-ray generator revised for radiation worker, patient and protector proclaim that mobile diagnostic x-ray shield must placed in case of examine different location excluding operation room, emergency room, intensive care unit. But, radiogical technologist is having a lot of difficulties to examine with mobile x-ray generator, diagnostic x-ray shield partition, image plate and lead apron. So, when we use x-ray generator, we manufacture shield tools can be attached to the mobile x-ray generator On behalf of x-ray shield partition and conduct analysis and in comparison to part of body and distribution of dose rate and find way to reduce radiation exposure through distribution of dose rate of patient within the radiogical technologist, medical team. Mobile x-ray generator aimed at SHIMADZU inc. R-20, We manufactured equipment for shielding x-ray scattered x-ray by installing shielding wall from side to side based on support beam on the mobile x-ray generator. Shielding wall when moving can be folded and designed to expand when examine. Experiment measured five times in each by an angle for dose rate of eyes, thyroid, breast, abdomen and gonad on exposure condition of upper and lower extremity, chest, abdomen which is examined many times by mobile x-ray generator. We used dosimeter RSM-100 made by IJRAD and measured a horizontal dose rate by body part. The result of an experiment, shielding decreasing rate of the front and the rear showed 77 ~ 98.7%. Therefore using self-production shielding wall reduce scattered x-ray occurrence rate and confirm can decrease exposure dose consequently. Therefore, through this study, reduction result which is used shielding wall of self-production will be a role of shielding optimization and it could be answer about reduction of medical exposure recommended by ICRP 103.

일반촬영용 고주파 인버터식 X선장치의 물리적특성에 관한 연구

안상경,경광현,박기정,이인수,한상용,최종학,김형국 국립보건연구원 1994 국립보건원보 Vol.31 No.2

Hybrid Type X-Ray Generator for Fluoroscopy X-Ray System Available in Low-Capacity AC Power Source

Young-Min Seo,Min-Soo Byun,Soon-Chan Hong 전력전자학회 2015 ICPE(ISPE)논문집 Vol.2015 No.6

Fluoroscopy X-ray system uses a 32[kW] or greater X-ray generator for obtaining real-time moving images and high-resolution images. Conventional X-ray generator for fluoroscopy X-ray system needs a high-capacity AC power source more than 40[kVA] to perform both long-time low-power fluoroscopy and short-time high-power spot exposure. In this paper, we propose a hybrid type X-ray generator for fluoroscopy X-ray system which can perform fluoroscopy and spot exposure with a low-capacity AC power source and EDLC as an energy storage device. Proposed X-ray generator has power conversion circuits such as hybrid power input circuit, high voltage power supply, filament driver, and rotor driver. A 32[kW] class hybrid type X-ray generator with EDLC as an energy storage device for fluoroscopy X-ray system was constructed, and its validity was verified by experiments.

16kW 회전 Aonde형 모노블럭 X-선 발생장치

김학성,오준용,김연충 전력전자학회 2006 전력전자학회 논문지 Vol.11 No.2

This paper designs mono block type with rotating high power radiography x-ray generator and studies 16kW X-ray generator possible to adapt hospital mobile radiography and industrial X-ray equipment and design. This equipment uses rotating anode type x-ray tube at high voltage generator to generate x-ray and adds rotor operating circuit to operate rotor of x-ray tube. The size of high voltage transformer and high voltage generator is minimized by high voltage high frequency inverter has 100kHz switching frequency. Also this paper shows result of x-ray tube voltage and tube current correspond to variable load. 본 논문은 회전형 대용량 진단 X-선 발생장치를 모노 블록 형태로 설계, 병원의 모바일 진단장치나, 산업용 X-선 장치로에 적용이 가능한 16kW급 회전 Anode형 모노블럭 X-선 발생장치에 관한 연구이다. 본 장치는 X-선 발생을 위해 회전 Anode 형의 X-선관을 사용하였고, X-선관의 Anode의 회전을 위한 로터를 구동할 수 있는 로터 구동회로를 추가 하였다. 고주파 고전압용 인버터에는 IGBT(600V/300A)소자를 100kHz로 고주파 스위칭 함으로서 고전압 변압기를 비롯한 고전압 발생부의 크기와 무게를 최소화하였다. 또한, 기존의 16kW급 대용량 진단 X-선 발생장치를 X-선관과 고전압부를 일체화한 모노블록 형태로 설계, 제작하여 부하변동에 따른 X-선 관전압과 관전류의 동작특성을 실험을 통하여 입증하였다.

Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended 코드를 이용한 연X선 정전기제거장치의 최적설계에 관한 연구

정필훈 ( Phil Hoon Jeong ),이동훈 ( Dong Hoon Lee ) 한국안전학회 2017 한국안전학회지 Vol.32 No.2

In recent emerging industry, Display field becomes bigger and bigger, and also semiconductor technology becomes high density integration. In Flat Panel Display, there is an issue that electrostatic phenomenon results in fine dust adsorption as electrostatic capacity increases due to bigger size. Destruction of high integrated circuit and pattern deterioration occur in semiconductor and this causes the problem of weakening of thermal resistance. In order to solve this sort of electrostatic failure in this process, Soft X-ray ionizer is mainly used. Soft X-ray Ionizer does not only generate electrical noise and minute particle but also is efficient to remove electrostatic as it has a wide range of ionization. X-ray Generating efficiency has an effect on soft X-ray Ionizer affects neutralizing performance. There exist variable factors such as type of anode, thickness, tube voltage etc., and it takes a lot of time and financial resource to find optimal performance by manufacturing with actual X-ray tube source. MCNPX (Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended) is used for simulation to solve this kind of problem, and optimum efficiency of X-ray generation is anticipated. In this study, X-ray generation efficiency was measured according to target material thickness using MCNPX under the conditions that tube voltage is 5 keV, 10 keV, 15 keV and the target Material is Tungsten(W), Gold(Au), Silver(Ag). At the result, Gold(Au) shows optimum efficiency. In Tube voltage 5 keV, optimal target thickness is 0.05 ㎛ and Largest energy of Light flux appears 2.22×10⁸ x-ray flux. In Tube voltage 10 keV, optimal target Thickness is 0.18 ㎛ and Largest energy of Light flux appears 1.97×10⁹ x-ray flux. In Tube voltage 15 keV, optimal target Thickness is 0.29 ㎛ and Largest energy of Light flux appears 4.59×10⁹ x-ray flux.

X선 고전압장치의 전파 및 배전압 정류방식에 따른 X선 출력 및 선질 비교

김태곤,천민우,박용필,Kim, Tae-Gon,Cheon, Min-Woo,Park, Yong-Pil 한국전기전자재료학회 2010 전기전자재료학회논문지 Vol.23 No.7

X-ray systems for medical treatment use noninvasive procedures. Being capable of locally inspecting the inside of the body, X-ray systems are routinely used for basic diagnosis. X-ray systems to be used for medical purposes were originally made with a gas filled tube inside an induction coil in the initial stages of development but with this approach it becomes difficult to take a satisfactory picture through thick body sections, non invasively. However continued development made it possible to take non-invasive pictures of breasts, blood vessels and other body parts through thick body sections. Recently, high-voltage X-ray generators of more compact size, increased generation efficiency, and sophisticated output control have become possible. All of these features are made possible by the use of a high-frequency output from an inverter and a fast switching semiconductor device. In this paper, we describe a new X-ray generator operating with a resonant inverter in order to reduce switching loss and high frequency noise. In addition, in order to identify the differences amongst types of rectification, we have compared output and the quality of X-ray pictures obtained with full-wave rectification and dual-voltage rectification methods.

Reference X-ray Irradiation System for Personal Dosimeter Testing and Calibration of Radiation Detector

Lee, Seung Kyu,Chang, Insu,Kim, Sang In,Lee, Jungil,Kim, Hyoungtaek,Kim, Jang-Lyul,Kim, Min Chae The Korean Association for Radiation Protection 2019 방사선방어학회지 Vol.44 No.2

Background: In the calibration and testing laboratory of Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, the old X-ray generator used for the production of reference X-ray fields was replaced with a new one. For this newly installed X-ray irradiation system, beam alignment as well as the verification of beam qualities was conducted. Materials and Methods: The existing X-ray generator, Phillips MG325, was replaced with YXLON Y.TU 320-D03 in order to generate reference X-ray fields. Theoretical calculations and Monte Carlo simulations were used to determine initial filter thickness. Beam alignment was performed in three steps to deliver a homogeneous radiation dosage to the target at different distances. Finally, the half-value layers were measured for different X-ray fields to verify beam qualities by using an ion chamber. Results and Discussion: Beam alignment was performed in three steps, and collimators and other components were arranged to maintain the uniformity of the mean air kerma rate within ${\pm}2.5%$ at the effective beam diameter of 28 cm. The beam quality was verified by using half-value layer measurement methods specified by American National Standard Institute (ANSI) N13.11-2009 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-4037. For each of the nine beams than can be generated by the new X-ray irradiation system, air kerma rates for X-ray fields of different beam qualifies were measured. The results showed that each air kerma rate and homogeneity coefficient of the first and second half-value layers were within ${\pm}5%$ of the recommended values in the standard documents. Conclusion: The results showed that the new X-ray irradiation system provides beam qualities that are as high as moderate beam qualities offered by National Institute of Standards and Technology in ANSI N13.11-2009 and those for narrow-spectrum series of ISO-4037.

EDLC를 이용한 X선 투시촬영장치용 하이브리드 X선 제너레이터

서영민(Young-Min Seo),홍순찬(Soon-Chan Hong) 한국조명·전기설비학회 2014 조명·전기설비학회논문지 Vol.28 No.9

A diagnostic fluoroscopy X-ray system uses a 32kW or greater X-ray generator for obtaining real-time moving images and high-resolution images. Fluoroscopy X-ray systems have to use a high-capacity AC power source to perform long-time low-power fluoroscopy and short-time high-power spot exposure. In this paper, we propose a hybrid type X-ray generator for fluoroscopy X-ray system which can perform fluoroscopy and spot exposure with a low-capacity AC power source and an energy storage device. The characteristics of energy storage devices are compared and each energy storage device is modelled to equivalent circuit. And the characteristics of available energy are analyzed as a function of output voltage and power. A 32kW class hybrid X-ray generator with EDLC as an energy storage device for fluoroscopy X-ray system was constructed, and its validity was verified by means of simulations and experiments.

교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치에 대한 방사선 안전 관리 실태 조사

이미현,유윤식,이재승,임인철 한국방사선학회 2014 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.8 No.7

본 연구의 목적은 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치를 설치 및 가동 중인 전국 치위생(학)과를 대상으로 방사선 작업종사자의 방사선 안전 관리 실태를 설문 조사하고 이를 체계적으로 추이 분석하여 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치의 안전한 이용 기반을 확립하기 위한 기초 자료로 제공하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치의 방사선 안전 관리와 관계되는 원자력 관계 법령 및 국내 방사선 안전성 평가 및 규제 기술 개발 현황에 대한 용역 보고서를 참고하여 포괄적인 문헌 조사를 하였으며 이를 토대로 응답자의 일반적 특성, 방사선안전관리자의 위상, 방사선 안전관리 현황과 지식 및 의식 수준에 대한 설문지를 작성하였다. 본 연구는 국내 교육기관 내 방사선안전관리자와 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치를 운전 가능한 학사 및 실습 조교, 전임 교원 224명을 대상으로 설문 조사를 시행하여 설문 응답 누락 및 불충분한 응답을 제외한 95부를 회수하여 분석 자료로 이용하였다. 분석 방법은 일반적 특성 및 방사선안전관리자의 위상은 빈도와 백분율을 구하였으며 방사선 안전 관리 현황과 지식 및 의식 수준은 빈도 분석과 설문 문항별 연관성 분석을 위한 χ2 검정(chi-square test)과 수준간 연관성을 구하기 위한 피어슨 상관분석(Pearson correlation analysis)을 하였다. 결과적으로 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치의 운영은 대부분 대학 이상의 사회적 교육 수준이 높고 치위생학을 전공한 20대에서 40대의 여성이 담당하고 있었으며 남성과 비교하여 방사선 안전 관리에 대한 의식 수준이 높게 나타났으며 통계적으로 유의한 선형적 관계를 보였다(χ2 >5, 0.1<r<0.3, p<0.05). 또한 국가 기술 면허의 보유는 치과위생사가 55.4%로 가장 많았으나 방사성동위원소 취급자 일반 면허자(28.2%) 또는 방사선사 면허자(16.4%)와 비교하여 방사선 안전 관리에 대한 의식 및 지식 수준이 낮게 나타났으며 통계적으로 유의하게 뚜렷한 선형적 관계를 보였다(χ2 >5, 0.3<r<0.7, p<0.01). 특히 업무 경력이 증가할수록 방사선 안전 관리에 대한 지식은 높게 나타났으나 의식 수준은 감소하는 것으로 분석되었다(χ2 >5, 0.3<r<0.7, p<0.01). 따라서 방사선 안전 관리에 대한 전문적 지식 체계의 확립과 국내 외 방사선 안전 관리 체계를 포괄적으로 이해할 수 있는 제도화된 개선책 마련이 시급할 것으로 판단되었으며 교육용 치과 엑스선 발생장치의 사용에 따른 방사선작업종사자와 주변 일반인의 방사선 위해로부터 방어를 위한 체계적인 방사선 안전 관리 지침서의 개발이 필요하다고 판단되었다. The purpose of this study is to offer data base for establishment of dental training x-ray generator based safety usage through surveying real radiation safety management state of radiation worker's in plan of operations that have dental training x-ray generators and use it. For it, comprehensive references were surveyed referring reports of current state of regulation technique development and domestic radiation safety evaluation and nuclear related legislation regarding radiation safety management of dental training x-ray generators. On the basis of it, questionnaires were filled in about respondent's general characteristic radiation safety manager's status current state of radiation safety management and the level of knowledge & consciousness. For the study, the survey was conducted to 224 people of radiation safety managers and university graduates training assistants and full-time professors who can treat dental training x-ray generators in education center. through this survey 95 questionnaires were used as analysis materials except the insufficient and omitted responses. As a method of analysis, the frequency and percentage were figured out with the general characteristics and safety manager's status. Chi-square test for frequency and correlation per question analysis and Pearson correlation analysis for crosslevel correlation were done with current state of radiation safety management and knowledge & consciousness level. As a result, running dental training x-ray generators was dealt with by 20's to 40's who have high education level over post undergraduate degree and major in dental hygienic. In addition, female have higher consciousness level for radiation safety management than male. It shows significal linear relation statistically(χ2 >5, 0.1<r<0.3, p<0.05). While the possession of national technical license was the highest of 55.4% in dental hygienists, their level of knowledge & consciousness for radiation safety management was lower than radioisotope licensers (28.2%) or radiation licensers (16.4%). It also shows clearly significal linear relation in statistics (χ2 >5, 0.3<r<0.7, p<0.01). As work experience rises, it was analysed that while knowledge level of radiation safety management increases consciousness level of it decreases(χ2 >5, 0.3<r<0.7, p <0.01). Therefore it is judged that professional knowledge system for radiation safety management would be established and institutionalized reform measures which make to understand radiation safety management system in general would be rapidly arranged. Furthermore, development of radiational safety management guidebook is needed to protect radiation workers and circumjacent general people from radiational hazard of using dental training x-ray generators.