WO2005038853A1 - X線装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an X-ray apparatus, and more particularly, to an X-ray apparatus in which the characteristic of releasing heat generated by a rotating anode X-ray tube or the like is improved.
- An X-ray apparatus includes a rotating anode type X-ray tube in which a rotatably supported anode target is housed in a vacuum envelope, a housing for housing the rotating anode type X-ray tube, and the like. I have.
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube is provided with a cooling mechanism for cooling heat generated by an anode target or the like when it is released.
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube and stator are immersed in insulating oil, and heat is generated in a portion generating a large amount of heat, for example, a recoil electron capture trap provided near the anode target or a flow path provided in a part of the vacuum envelope.
- An X-ray apparatus in which the transmission efficiency is high and cooling is performed by flowing an aqueous cooling liquid, and the cooling liquid is circulated between the flow path and the cooler unit (for example, see US Pat. No. 6,519,317).
- the thermal load of the rotating anode type X-ray tube increases, the heat generated by the external force of the vacuum envelope increases.
- the required cooling performance may not be sufficient because the only cooling medium that cools the insulation is insulating oil that is not cooled by external heat exchange.
- the coolant contains water, it may corrode metal parts in the circuit.
- a recoil electron trap located near the anode target ⁇ Metal parts forming a flow path provided in a part of the vacuum envelope have a function of shutting off vacuum and coolant, so corrosion progresses Then, its function is lost and the X-ray tube becomes unusable.
- the anode target of the X-ray tube is raised. When the temperature rises, the water-based coolant enters the X-ray tube, touches the hot anode target, evaporates and evaporates, and the pressure rises, which is a safety problem.
- a floating substance of a metal hydroxide may be formed, which is insoluble in a cooling liquid. For this reason, the flow path of the cooling liquid is clogged with the floating substance, which may hinder heat transfer and decrease the flow rate, and as a result, the cooling performance may be deteriorated by the cooling liquid.
- the air originally dissolved in the aqueous coolant becomes bubbles as the temperature of the aqueous coolant rises and is mixed into the aqueous coolant, which may reduce the cooling performance of the aqueous coolant. There is.
- the low-voltage electric circuit system is immersed in the aqueous coolant.
- a low-voltage electric circuit system includes a stator circuit system for supplying a voltage to the stator and an energized getter circuit system for supplying a voltage to the energized getter.
- the parts immersed in the aqueous coolant in the stator circuit system are the stator coil, wiring, and a current supply terminal for connection to an external power supply outside the housing.
- the part of the current-carrying getter circuit system that is immersed in the water-based coolant is a current supply terminal for supplying current to the conductive getter in the X-ray tube, wiring, and a current supply terminal for connection to an external power supply outside the housing. It is. [0010] Since the distance between the conductive parts of these components is short, a slight increase in the electrical conductivity (conductivity) of the aqueous coolant causes a problem of electric leakage. Therefore, it is preferable to protect the water-based cooling fluid by integrally molding these components with a resin. However, if the mold is defective due to long-term use, water-based coolant may enter the components inside the mold and cause electrical leakage.
- both the housing and the vacuum envelope of the X-ray tube are at a ground potential.
- the X-ray tube is electrically connected to the housing. It is housed so as to be insulated. Therefore, in the case of (2) in which the return path of the water-based coolant communicates with the internal space of the housing, the water-based coolant exists near the insulating portion between the housing and the X-ray tube. Since this insulation distance is short, a slight increase in the electrical conductivity of the water-based coolant causes electrical leakage.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to prevent deterioration of the performance of a cooling medium and to improve heat release characteristics, and to provide a long-term solution. And to provide a highly reliable X-ray apparatus.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an X-ray apparatus capable of preventing occurrence of a failure due to performance degradation of a cooling medium.
- the X-ray apparatus includes:
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube containing a rotatable anode target and a cathode arranged opposite to the anode target in a vacuum envelope,
- a stator that generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target; and a housing that houses and holds at least the rotating anode X-ray tube.
- a circulation path provided near at least a part of the rotary anode type X-ray tube and circulating an aqueous cooling medium
- An X-ray apparatus comprising: a circulation pump provided in the middle of the circulation path for forcibly driving the aqueous cooling medium; and a cooler unit having a radiator for releasing heat of the aqueous cooling medium,
- the aqueous cooling medium has an amount of dissolved oxygen at 25 ° C. of 5 mgZ liter or less.
- the X-ray apparatus includes:
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube containing a rotatable anode target and a cathode arranged opposite to the anode target in a vacuum envelope,
- a stator that generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target; and a housing that houses and holds at least the rotating anode X-ray tube.
- a circulation path provided near at least a part of the rotary anode type X-ray tube and circulating an aqueous cooling medium
- An X-ray apparatus comprising: a circulation pump provided in the middle of the circulation path for forcibly driving the aqueous cooling medium; and a cooler unit having a radiator for releasing heat of the aqueous cooling medium,
- the aqueous cooling medium has a conductivity at 25 ° C. of 5 mSZm or less.
- the X-ray apparatus includes:
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube containing a rotatable anode target and a cathode arranged opposite to the anode target in a vacuum envelope,
- a stator that generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target; and a housing that houses and holds at least the rotating anode X-ray tube.
- a circulation path provided near at least a part of the rotary anode type X-ray tube and circulating an aqueous cooling medium
- An X-ray apparatus comprising: a circulation pump provided in the middle of the circulation path for forcibly driving the aqueous cooling medium; and a cooler unit having a radiator for releasing heat of the aqueous cooling medium,
- the aqueous cooling medium contains at least benzotriazole or a derivative thereof as an inhibitor.
- An X-ray apparatus includes:
- a rotatable anode target and a cathode disposed opposite the anode target are A rotating anode type X-ray tube housed in an air envelope,
- a stator that generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target; and a housing that houses and holds at least the rotating anode X-ray tube.
- a circulation path provided near at least a part of the rotary anode type X-ray tube and circulating an aqueous cooling medium
- An X-ray apparatus comprising: a circulation pump provided in the middle of the circulation path for forcibly driving the aqueous cooling medium; and a cooler unit having a radiator for releasing heat of the aqueous cooling medium,
- an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in the aqueous cooling medium is provided.
- An X-ray apparatus includes:
- a rotating anode type X-ray tube containing a rotatable anode target and a cathode arranged opposite to the anode target in a vacuum envelope,
- a stator that generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target; and a housing that houses and holds at least the rotating anode X-ray tube.
- a circulation path provided near at least a part of the rotary anode type X-ray tube and circulating an aqueous cooling medium
- An X-ray apparatus comprising: a circulation pump provided in the middle of the circulation path for forcibly driving the aqueous cooling medium; and a cooler unit having a radiator for releasing heat of the aqueous cooling medium,
- a detection signal is generated by detecting the electrical conductivity of the aqueous cooling medium or a physical quantity that changes depending on the electrical conductivity, or a leakage current of the X-ray apparatus or a physical quantity that changes depending on the leakage current. Detecting means;
- Control means for controlling based on a detection signal of the detection means to prohibit or permit an X-ray output operation by the rotary anode type X-ray tube;
- FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a view of an X-ray apparatus which is applicable to the X-ray apparatuses according to the first to sixth embodiments and has a deaeration unit as an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in an aqueous cooling medium. It is a figure which shows a structure schematically.
- FIG. 8 is an X-ray apparatus which is applicable to the X-ray apparatuses according to the first to sixth embodiments and has a metal ion removal filter as an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in an aqueous cooling medium.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a configuration of an X-ray apparatus which is applicable to the X-ray apparatuses according to the first to sixth embodiments and has a conductivity monitor for detecting the conductivity of an aqueous cooling medium in a housing.
- FIG. 10 is an X-ray apparatus applicable to the X-ray apparatuses according to the first to sixth embodiments and having a conductivity monitor for detecting the conductivity of an aqueous cooling medium in a cooler unit.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus applicable to the X-ray apparatuses according to the first to sixth embodiments and including a leakage current monitor for detecting a leakage current. It is.
- FIG. 12 is a view schematically showing a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to a modification.
- the X-ray apparatus includes a housing 10, a rotating anode X-ray tube 11, and the like.
- the housing 10 has an X-ray output window 10a provided in a part thereof.
- the housing 10 houses and holds a rotating anode type X-ray tube 11 therein.
- the housing 10 contains, for example, insulating oil as a non-aqueous cooling medium that fills the internal space containing the rotating anode X-ray tube 11.
- the rotating anode X-ray tube 11 includes a vacuum envelope 13 and the like.
- the vacuum envelope 13 has an X-ray output window 13a provided in a part thereof.
- the vacuum envelope 13 also includes a large-diameter portion 131 having a large diameter, a small-diameter portion 132 having a smaller diameter than the large-diameter portion 131, a double-cylindrical tubular portion 133, and a cylindrical cathode accommodating portion 134. ing.
- the large-diameter portion 131, the small-diameter portion 132, and the tubular portion 133 are provided coaxially about the tube axis.
- the cathode accommodating section 134 is provided so that the tube axial force is also shifted.
- the rotatable anode target 15 is arranged on the large-diameter portion 121.
- the cathode 16 is disposed in the cathode accommodating section 134 so as to face the anode target 15.
- a portion of the cathode storage portion 134 For example, a recoil electron trap (shield structure) 17 is provided on a wall portion surrounding the cathode 16.
- the recoil electron trap 17 captures electrons reflected from the anode target 15.
- the recoil electron trap 17 is made of a material having relatively high thermal conductivity such as copper or copper alloy.
- the cathode 16 is supported by a cathode support structure 18.
- the cathode support structure 18 is fixed inside the cathode accommodating portion 134.
- the anode target 15 is connected to a rotation support mechanism 20 via a joint 19, and is rotatably supported by the rotation support mechanism 20.
- the rotation support mechanism 20 also includes a rotating body 22 connected to the joint 19 and a force such as a fixed body 23 fitted inside the rotating body 22, for example, on the front end side.
- a tubular rotor 24 is joined to the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion on the rear end side of the rotating body 22.
- a dynamic sliding bearing for example, a dynamic sliding bearing (not shown) in a radial direction and a thrust direction is provided at a fitting portion between the rotating body 22 and the fixed body 23. Both ends of the fixed body 23 are fixed to the vacuum envelope 13.
- a stator 26 is arranged outside the vacuum envelope 13, for example, at a position surrounding the cylindrical rotor 24. The stator 26 generates an induction electromagnetic field for rotating the anode target 15.
- the stator 26 is housed in the housing 10 together with the rotating anode type X-ray tube 11 and is in contact with the insulating oil.
- a cooler unit 27 is provided outside the housing 10.
- the cooler unit 27 also includes a circulating pump 27a, heat exchange ⁇ 27b and the like.
- the circulation pump 27a is provided in the middle of a circulation path through which a water-based cooling medium described below circulates, and forcibly drives the water-based cooling medium.
- the heat exchanger (radiator) 27b is provided on the downstream side of the circulation pump 27a and releases heat of the aqueous cooling medium.
- the radiator is mainly made of a material having relatively high thermal conductivity, such as copper or a copper alloy.
- the water-based cooling medium here is, for example, a cooling medium having a higher heat transfer efficiency than the insulating oil in the housing 10, for example, a mixture of water and ethylene glycol or propylene glycol (hereinafter, referred to as an antifreeze). Yes, it is filled with circulation.
- the circulation path of the aqueous cooling medium is provided near at least a part of the rotating anode type X-ray tube 11, and includes a first cooling path Cl, a second cooling path C2, and a third cooling path.
- the first cooling passage C1 is formed on the side of the cylindrical part 133 corresponding to the lower part of the large diameter part 131.
- the second cooling path C2 is formed near or inside the recoil electron trap 17.
- the third cooling path C3 is formed inside the fixed body 23.
- the first cooling passage C1 is a disc-shaped space 28 between the wall 131a and the wall portion 14.
- the disc-shaped space 28 has an inlet C11 for introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the first cooling path C1, and an outlet C12 for extracting the aqueous cooling medium from the first cooling path C1.
- the inlet C11 and the outlet C12 are formed, for example, at both ends (at 180 ° intervals) with the center of the disc-shaped space 28 interposed therebetween.
- the second cooling path C 2 is, for example, an annular space 29 inside the recoil electron trap 17.
- the annular space 29 has an inlet C21 for introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the second cooling path C2 and an outlet C22 for extracting the aqueous cooling medium from the second cooling path C2.
- the third cooling path C3 includes, for example, a cavity 23a formed inside the fixed body 23 and the inside of the cavity 23a. It is formed by a pipe 23b inserted into the pipe 23b. That is, the fixed body 23 is a hollow rod-shaped body, one end of which is open here (the end on the side of the cathode housing 134), and the other end (here, the end of the cylindrical rotor 24). Is closed.
- the pipe 23b is fixed to the center of rotation of the cylindrical rotor 24.
- One end of a pipe 23b located at one end of the fixed body 23 serves as an inlet C31 for introducing an aqueous cooling medium into the third cooling path C3.
- One end of the fixed body 23 serves as an outlet C32 for leading the aqueous cooling medium from the third cooling path C3. That is, the water-based cooling medium introduced from the inlet C31 is diverted in a U-shape in the cavity 23a through the pipe 23b, and is led out of the fixed body 23 from the outlet C32.
- the cooler unit 27 is connected to the housing 10 via a detachable piping joint. That is, the circulation path between the housing 10 and the cooler unit 27 is formed of, for example, a hose.
- the connection portions Tl, # 2 between the hose and the housing 10 and the connection portions # 3, # 4 between the hose and the cooler unit 27 are configured such that at least one of the housing 10 side and the cooler unit 27 side is detachable. With this structure, the housing 10 and the cooler unit 27 can be separated, and the installation work and maintenance work of the cooler unit 27 and the like become easy.
- the rotating body 22 is rotated by the induction electromagnetic field generated by the stator 26.
- This rotational power is transmitted to the anode target 15 via the joint 19, and the anode target 15 rotates.
- the cathode 16 irradiates the anode target 15 with the electron beam e, and the anode target 15 emits X-rays.
- X-rays are extracted to the outside through the X-ray output windows 13a and 10a.
- a part of the electron beam e reflected by the anode target 15 is captured by the recoil electron capturing trap 17.
- the anode target 15 is irradiated with the electron beam e.
- the temperature rises due to radiation.
- the temperature of the recoil electron trap 17 also rises by capturing the electron beam e reflected from the anode target 15.
- the temperature of the stator 26 also rises due to the current flowing through the coil. Due to the heat transfer, the temperature of the vacuum envelope 13 also increases.
- the heat of the vacuum envelope 13 and the stator 26 is transmitted to the insulating oil in the housing 10 and radiated to the outside. Further, the heat of the anode target 15 and the recoil electron trap 17 is transmitted to the antifreeze circulating in the circulation path and is radiated to the outside. That is, the circulation pump 27a of the cooler unit 27 circulates the antifreeze in the circulation path as shown by the arrow Y in the figure.
- the heat exchanger 27b emits the heat of the antifreeze liquid which is forcibly driven by the circulation pump 27a and whose temperature has been raised by cooling the rotary anode type X-ray tube 11.
- the antifreeze sent out from the heat exchange 27b of the cooler unit 27 is introduced into the inlet C21 through the pipe P1, and then, when passing through the annular space 29 (second cooling path C2), captures recoil electrons. Cool trap 17. Then, the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C22 is introduced into the inlet C11 through the pipe P2, and then, when passing through the disk-shaped space 28 (the first cooling path C1), the diameter of the vacuum envelope 13 is increased. Cool part 131.
- the cavity 23a (the third cooling path C3) is provided so as to reciprocate inside the fixed body 23. )
- the fixed body 23 is cooled.
- the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C32 is returned to the cooler unit 27 via the pipe P4.
- the heat of a portion having a high temperature rise for example, a portion of the recoil electron trap 17 or the vacuum envelope 13 is dissipated by the first cooling passage Cl and the second cooling passage Cl.
- the antifreeze liquid having high heat transfer efficiency flowing through the second cooling passage C2 and the third cooling passage C3 is efficiently discharged.
- heat exchange is performed between the antifreeze and the insulating oil flowing through the first cooling path C1.
- efficient heat exchange is performed between the insulating oil and the antifreeze, and the heat radiation characteristic of the insulating oil is improved.
- a heat exchanger for insulating oil is not required, and the device configuration is simplified.
- the third cooling path C 3 is formed by, for example, a through hole 23 a that penetrates the fixed body 23 linearly.
- the fixed body 23 is a hollow rod-shaped body, and both ends thereof are open.
- the through hole 23a has an inlet C31 for introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the third cooling path C3 and an outlet C32 for extracting the aqueous cooling medium from the third cooling path C3.
- the inlet C31 is provided at the other end of the fixed body 23 (the end on the side of the cylindrical rotor 24 here).
- the outlet C32 is provided at one end of the fixed body 23 (here, the end on the side of the cathode housing 134).
- the pipes are connected by pipes Pl, P2, P3, and P4, respectively, to form a circulation path including a first cooling path Cl, a second cooling path C2, and a third cooling path C3.
- the piping P2 is partially provided inside the housing 10 for the sake of illustration.
- the antifreeze derived from the outlet C12 is introduced into the inlet C31 via the pipe P3, and then enters the fixed body 23 in one direction (the cylinder).
- the stator 24 is also configured to cool the fixed body 23 when passing through the through-hole 23a (third cooling path C3) extending in the direction toward the cathode accommodating portion 134).
- the third cooling path C3 is formed by a cavity 23a formed inside the fixed body 23 and a pipe 23b inserted into the cavity 23a, for example, as in the first embodiment. It has been. That is, the inlet C31 for introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the third cooling passage C3 and the outlet C32 for leading the aqueous cooling medium from the third cooling passage C3 are both provided at one end of the fixed body 23 (here, the cathode housing). (The end on the part 134 side).
- the pipes Pl, P2, and P3 are connected between the cooler unit 27 and the inlet C21, between the outlet C22 and the inlet C31, and between the outlet C32 and the inlet C11, respectively. It has been.
- the outlet C12 guides the antifreeze introduced into the first cooling passage C1 to the internal space 10b of the nozzle 10.
- the connection portion T1 between the hose and the housing 10 functions as an outlet for discharging the antifreeze from the internal space 10b of the housing 10 to the cooler unit 27 via the hose.
- an antifreeze liquid return path is formed between the internal space 10b of the housing 10 and the cooler unit 27 (ie, between the connection portions T1 and T3).
- the internal space 10b containing the rotating anode type X-ray tube 11 is filled with an antifreeze as an aqueous cooling medium.
- a circulation path of the antifreeze liquid is formed including the pipes Pl, P2, P3, the first cooling path Cl, the second cooling path C2, the third cooling path C3, and the return path.
- the pipes P1 and P3 are also provided in the housing 10 for the convenience shown in FIG.
- stator 26 is housed inside the housing 10 together with the rotating anode X-ray tube 11. Therefore, the stator 26 comes into contact with the water-based cooling medium, so that at least a part of the surface thereof is formed (molded) with the heat-proof coating film 26a.
- the protection coating 26a is formed of, for example, an organic coating. More specifically, the organic coating film is made of an epoxy resin, a tar epoxy resin, a polyimide resin, an acrylic resin, a fluorine resin, a silicone resin, or a polyurethane resin. It is formed of a thick film made of a resin selected from the above or a mixed resin containing the same as a main component.
- the vacuum envelope 13, the stator 26, and the anode target The heat of the recoil electron trap 15 and the recoil electron trap 17 is transmitted to the antifreeze circulating in the circulation path and is radiated to the outside. That is, the circulation pump 27a of the cooler unit 27 circulates the antifreeze in the circulation path as shown by the arrow Y in the figure.
- the heat exchanger 27b is forcibly driven from the circulation pump 27a and also releases the heat of the antifreeze whose temperature has been raised by cooling the rotating anode X-ray tube 11.
- the antifreeze sent out from the heat exchange 27b of the cooler unit 27 is introduced into the inlet C21 through the pipe P1, and then, when passing through the annular space 29 (second cooling path C2), captures recoil electrons. Cool trap 17. Then, the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C22 is introduced into the inlet C31 through the pipe P2, and then passes through the cavity 23a (third cooling path C3) provided to reciprocate inside the fixed body 23. At this time, the fixed body 23 is cooled.
- the antifreeze liquid passes through the disk-shaped space 28 (the first cooling path C1). Cool the large diameter part of 131. Then, the antifreeze liquid drawn out from the outlet C12 is drawn out into the internal space 10b of the housing 10, and cools the vacuum envelope 13, the stator 26, and the like. Then, the antifreeze in the internal space 10b is returned to the cooler unit 27 from the connection portion T1.
- the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
- only one type of water-based cooling medium needs to be used, which is advantageous in terms of cost and maintenance is easy.
- the water-based cooling medium has a higher heat transfer efficiency than the insulating oil, it is possible to further improve the heat release characteristics of the entire device.
- the third cooling path C3 is formed by a through-hole 23a penetrating the fixed body 23 linearly, for example, as in the second embodiment.
- the fixed body 23 is a hollow rod-shaped body, and both ends thereof are open.
- the through hole 23a has an inlet C31 for introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the third cooling path C3 and an outlet C32 for extracting the aqueous cooling medium from the third cooling path C3.
- the inlet C31 is located at one end of the fixed body 23 (here, the cathode housing 134 side). (End).
- the outlet C32 is provided at the other end of the fixed body 23 (here, the end on the side of the cylindrical rotor 24).
- the space between the cooler unit 27 and the inlet C21 and the space between the outlet C22 and the inlet C31 are connected by pipes Pl and P2, respectively.
- the outlet C32 guides the antifreeze introduced into the third cooling path C3 to the internal space 10b of the housing 10.
- the connection portion T1 between the hose and the housing 10 functions as an outlet for discharging the antifreeze from the internal space 10b of the housing 10 to the cooler unit 27 via the hose.
- a return path for the antifreeze liquid is formed between the internal space 10b of the housing 10 and the cooler unit 27 (that is, between the connection portions T1 and T3).
- the internal space 10b containing the rotating anode type X-ray tube 11 is filled with an antifreeze as an aqueous cooling medium.
- a circulation path of the antifreeze liquid is formed including the pipes Pl and P2, the second cooling path C2, the third cooling path C3, and the return path.
- the piping P1 is a force whose part is shown outside the housing 10 as shown in the drawing.
- the stator 26 is housed in the housing 10 together with the rotating cathode X-ray tube 11 in the same manner as in the third embodiment, and at least a part of the stator 26 is covered with the anti-corrosion coating film 26a. Formed (molded). As a result, it is possible to prevent the periphery of the stator 26 from lowering in electrical insulation without coming into contact with the aqueous cooling medium.
- the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C22 is introduced into the inlet C31 through the pipe P2, and then is moved in one direction (cathode) inside the fixed body 23.
- the storage unit 134 is also configured to cool the fixed body 23 when passing through the through hole 23a (third cooling path C3) extending in the direction toward the cylindrical rotor 24 in the direction of the force toward the cylindrical rotor 24! RU
- the X-ray apparatus according to the fifth embodiment basically has the same configuration as that of the third embodiment shown in FIG. Placed in This is different from the third embodiment in that For this reason, since the stator 26 does not come into contact with the aqueous cooling medium, it is possible to prevent a decrease in electrical insulation. Further, as in the third embodiment, it is possible to reduce the cost that does not require the formation of a waterproof coating on the surface of the stator 26, and it is advantageous for reducing the size of the entire apparatus.
- the stator 26 having such a configuration cannot be cooled by a cooling medium, but can be air-cooled using outside air.
- the X-ray apparatus according to the sixth embodiment basically has the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG.
- the fourth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the second embodiment is disposed in the second embodiment.
- the stator 26 does not come into contact with the aqueous cooling medium, it is possible to prevent a decrease in electrical insulation.
- the stator 26 having such a configuration cannot be cooled by a cooling medium, but can be air-cooled using outside air.
- the metal parts of the X-ray apparatus immersed in the aqueous cooling medium may be electrochemically corroded. That is, in a liquid having electrical conductivity such as an aqueous cooling medium, a part of the metal body becomes an anode (anode: a part having a relatively low potential), and another part is a cathode (force source: (A relatively high potential portion), and the anodic reaction and the cathodic reaction in each portion are connected to each other, that is, a battery is formed.
- the anodic reaction and the cathodic reaction are reactions as described below, and they always proceed in pairs. Note that n is an integer.
- a metal part, a circulating pump 27a, a heat exchanger 27b, a pipe PI-P4, a cooling path C1-C3, and a connecting part T1 are disposed in the middle of a circulation path through which an aqueous cooling medium circulates.
- T4 etc. may be electrochemically corroded.
- the inner surface of the housing 10, the outer surface of the vacuum envelope 13, the stator 26, a part of various circuit systems, and the like can be electrochemically corroded. There is.
- reaction equations (1) and (2) As the chemical reaction progresses as shown in reaction equations (1) and (2), the concentration of metal ions in the liquid increases. Therefore, it can be seen that there is a problem that the conductivity of the liquid (corresponding to the reciprocal of the resistivity) increases. Such an increase in the conductivity of the liquid can cause more electrical leakage than just further corrosion of the metal components.
- hydrogen gas is generated as the corrosion progresses as shown in the reaction formula (1). Since the generated hydrogen gas is mixed in the aqueous cooling medium, the cooling performance is reduced, the strength of metal parts is deteriorated, and the generated hydrogen gas is present near the X-ray output window. It may adversely affect the X-ray image. Further, as the corrosion progresses, the metal ions and the hydroxide ions may react with each other to form suspended metal hydroxide insoluble in the aqueous cooling medium.
- the conductivity of the aqueous cooling medium initially introduced into the circulation path is kept low, and the force is maintained at a low level even when the X-ray apparatus is used. Is valid. In other words, it is desirable that the water-based cooling medium be substantially in an electrically insulated state, and that the conductivity be 5 mSZm or less.
- the above-described conductivity can be measured by, for example, a digital resistivity meter MH-7 manufactured by Organo Corporation.
- the measured value measured by this measuring instrument is resistivity ( ⁇ ′cm), while conductivity (SZcm) is the reciprocal of resistivity.
- the progress of the chemical reaction as shown in the reaction formula (2) depends on the presence of dissolved oxygen.
- the second reaction suppression method for suppressing the corrosion reaction is an X-ray apparatus In the manufacturing process of (1), it is effective to keep the dissolved oxygen amount of the aqueous cooling medium initially introduced into the circulation path low, and to maintain a low dissolved oxygen amount even when the X-ray apparatus is used.
- the amount of dissolved oxygen at room temperature (25 ° C) should be lower than the saturation amount (about 8 mgZl) at normal temperature (latm), preferably 5 mgZl or less. Desirably.
- the saturation amount of oxygen dissolved in one liter of water at latm is about 10.9 mg at 10 ° C and about 4.9 mg at 100 ° C. If the temperature at which the water-based cooling medium is introduced into the circulation path during the manufacturing process is 10 ° C, and lOmg of oxygen is dissolved per liter of the water-based cooling medium, it will melt as the temperature during use increases. The oxygen that has been converted to gas is generated in the cooling medium. At this time, when the temperature of the aqueous cooling medium reaches 100 ° C, about 5 mg of oxygen is generated per liter. If the total amount of water-based cooling medium used in the X-ray apparatus is S 10 liters, about 50 mg of oxygen is generated as a gas.
- the upper limit of the temperature is almost 100 ° C, so the dissolved oxygen amount should be lower than the saturated amount of dissolved oxygen at 100 ° C (approximately 4.9 mgZ liter). Desired,.
- the above-described dissolved oxygen amount should be taken into consideration.
- the dissolved air in the aqueous cooling medium must be considered.
- the amount should be taken into account. In other words, it is desirable that the amount of dissolved air at room temperature (25 ° C) be lower than the amount of saturation at room temperature and normal pressure, and preferably the amount of dissolved air at 100 ° C (approx. 14. 4 mgZ liter) should be below.
- the amount of dissolved oxygen described above can be measured, for example, with a fluorescent oxygen meter FOR-21 manufactured by Organo Corporation.
- the measurement principle is as follows. That is, when a special organic substance is irradiated with near-ultraviolet light, fluorescence is generated. When a special organic substance is immersed in the solution to be measured (for example, a 50% mixture of propylene glycol as an aqueous cooling medium and pure water), oxygen contained in the solution diffuses and penetrates the organic substance, and as a result, It utilizes the physical phenomenon that the fluorescence intensity is attenuated.
- a measuring device is characterized by a small change in sensitivity and little change with time, unlike a measuring device using an electrochemical principle such as a normal galvano cell type or a polar mouth type.
- the radiator II recoil electron capture and wrap are made of copper or copper alloy.
- the housing is made of aluminum material or the like.
- the metal part and the fixed body of the vacuum envelope are formed of a nickel-plated iron alloy or a nickel-plated iron alloy. Since the surface area of these metal parts in contact with the aqueous cooling medium accounts for a large proportion of the total area in contact with the aqueous cooling medium, it is important to prevent corrosion of these metal parts.
- the aqueous cooling medium preferably contains benzotriazole (BTA) or its derivative tolyltriazole (TTA) or BTA carboxylic acid.
- BTA benzotriazole
- TTA tolyltriazole
- these inhibitors include additions to electrolytes, additions to hydraulic and hydraulic fluids, additions to circulating water systems such as solar systems, and cooling water to hot water boilers.
- the added amount of kashimi is usually as large as 0.2 wt% to 3 wt%, so if added with pure water, the conductivity is expected to exceed 50 mSZm. The applicability of a medium having such conductivity to an aqueous cooling medium of an X-ray apparatus was unclear.
- the inventors conducted an experiment using a 50% mixed solution of propylene glycol, which is an aqueous cooling medium having a conductivity of about 0.1 lmSZm, and pure water.
- the minimum amount of inhibitor required to obtain the above-mentioned anticorrosion effect on non-ferrous metals is 0.0005 wt%
- the maximum amount of inhibitor that can suppress the electrical conductivity to 5 mSZm or less is 0.02 wt%. %.
- the addition of the inhibitor should be considered in consideration of the required use of the conductivity of each product, the surface area of the anticorrosion target metal, and the total capacity of the aqueous cooling medium. It has been found that by selecting the optimum value of the amount, an effective corrosion prevention effect can be obtained. It is also effective to use other inhibitors (for example, molybdate) in combination as long as the conductivity of the aqueous cooling medium is suppressed to 5 mSZm or less.
- inhibitors for example, molybdate
- FIG. 7 shows a configuration example provided with an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in an aqueous cooling medium used for cooling an X-ray apparatus.
- the X-ray apparatus shown in Fig. 7 includes a control device 30 that controls the entire apparatus.
- the control device 30 controls the driving of the cooler unit 27, the high voltage generator 31, the stator drive circuit 32, the getter power circuit 33, and the like.
- the high voltage generator 31 generates a high voltage to be supplied to the cathode 16 based on control by the controller 30.
- the stator drive circuit 32 supplies a current to the coils constituting the stator 26 based on the control by the control device 30.
- the getter power supply circuit 33 supplies power to the current-carrying getter CG disposed in the vacuum envelope 13 of the X-ray tube 11 based on the control by the control device 30.
- an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in the aqueous cooling medium is provided in the middle of a circulation path in which the aqueous cooling medium circulates.
- a deaeration unit 41 is provided in the circulation path as an impurity removing mechanism.
- the position of the deaeration unit 41 is not limited to the position in the cooler unit 27, but may be in the housing 10 as long as it is in the circulation path, or in the piping.
- a deaeration treatment may be performed via a deaeration unit during or immediately before the step of introducing the aqueous cooling medium into the circulation path.
- a degassing unit In order to degas the hydrogen gas generated by the progress of corrosion of the metal parts by the aqueous cooling medium during use of the X-ray apparatus, a degassing unit must be incorporated in the circulation path. It is desirable to always remove oxygen gas and hydrogen gas as impurities in the aqueous cooling medium.
- the first is the vacuum degassing method.
- a vacuum degassing chamber is installed in a part of the circulation path, and the space above the liquid surface of the vacuum degassing chamber is evacuated by a vacuum pump.
- the degree of vacuum is adjusted to, for example, 30 kPa.
- the deaeration is further promoted when the temperature is raised to such a degree that evaporation does not become a problem. Therefore, the temperature is kept at, for example, 40 ° C.
- the deaeration process is performed by continuing the circulation for a predetermined time.
- a partition made of a gas separation membrane that allows only gas to diffuse and permeate is provided in a part of the circulation path, and a liquid or gas with a low oxygen concentration, Place vacuum. Place The deaeration process is performed by continuing the circulation for a fixed time.
- a hollow fiber membrane degassing module SEPAREL registered trademark manufactured by Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.
- SEPAREL registered trademark manufactured by Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.
- the present inventors have conducted experiments using a 50% mixed solution of propylene glycol and pure water, and have confirmed that sufficient effects can be obtained.
- FIG. 8 shows a configuration example provided with an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in an aqueous cooling medium used for cooling an X-ray apparatus!
- an impurity removing mechanism for removing impurities in the aqueous cooling medium is provided in the middle of the circulation path in which the aqueous cooling medium circulates.
- a metal ion removal filter 42 is provided as an impurity removal mechanism in the middle of the circulation path.
- the position of the metal ion removal filter 42 is not limited to the inside of the cooler unit 27, but is preferably in the middle of the piping as long as it is in the circulation path.
- a treatment for removing gold ions in the aqueous cooling medium through a metal ion removal filter may be performed. Good,.
- a metal ion removal filter In order to remove metal ions generated by the progress of corrosion of metal parts by the aqueous cooling medium during use of the X-ray apparatus, a metal ion removal filter should be provided only in the middle of the circulation path. In addition, it is desirable that metal ions as impurities in the aqueous cooling medium that cause an increase in conductivity be adsorbed and always removed.
- the metal ion removal filter 42 has a metal ion exchange membrane having a cation exchange group for adsorbing and removing metal ions on the surface of a porous membrane serving as a filter base.
- a metal ion removal filter 42 for example, “Protego CF Cartridge Filter” or “Protego CFX Cartridge Filter” manufactured by Mykrolis Corporation can be used.
- the present inventors have conducted experiments using a 50% mixed solution of propylene glycol and pure water, and have confirmed that a sufficient effect can be obtained.
- the chemical reaction as shown in the reaction formulas (1) and (2) can be suppressed.
- the impurity removal unit in the circulation path of the aqueous cooling medium of the X-ray apparatus, even if corrosion progresses and hydrogen gas is generated, the hydrogen gas can be removed by the deaeration unit and hydrogen gas can be removed. Problems caused by the occurrence can be prevented.
- the metal ions can be removed by the metal ion removal filter, and problems due to ion generation can be prevented. Needless to say, the effect of the combination can be obtained by combining the two impurity removal methods with the forces described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, respectively.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 show an example of the configuration of an X-ray apparatus provided with a detecting means for detecting the electrical conductivity of an aqueous cooling medium used for cooling or a physical quantity that changes depending on the electrical conductivity.
- the control system will be mainly described, and the configurations described in the above-described first to sixth embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the X-ray apparatus shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 includes a control device 30 functioning as control means for controlling the entire apparatus.
- the control device 30 controls the driving of a cooler unit 27, a high voltage generator 31, a stator drive circuit 32, a getter power supply circuit 33, a conductivity monitor 34 functioning as a detecting means, a display device 35 functioning as a notifying means, and the like.
- the high voltage generator 31, the stator drive circuit 32, and the getter power supply circuit 33 are the same as those described with reference to FIG.
- the conductivity monitor 34 detects the conductivity of the aqueous cooling medium or a physical quantity that changes depending on the conductivity, and generates a corresponding detection signal. It is provided in the middle of a circulation path through which the aqueous cooling medium circulates. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the conductivity monitor 34 is provided in the housing 10 in the middle of the circulation path. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the conductivity monitor 34 is provided in the middle of the circulation path in the cooler unit 27. Note that the position of the conductivity monitor 34 may be in the middle of a good pipe as long as it is in the circulation path. Here, an example that can be adopted as the conductivity monitor 34 will be described.
- a pair of metal electrodes facing each other are inserted into the aqueous cooling medium, and the AC or DC resistivity or conductivity (reciprocal of the resistivity) between them is measured.
- a method can be used.
- the structure of the metal electrode any of a parallel plate type, a parallel rod type, and a coaxial type can be adopted.
- control device 30 determines an abnormality in the conductivity of the aqueous cooling medium circulating in the circulating furnace based on the detection signal output from the conductivity monitor 34. I do. That is, control device 30 has a preset conductivity threshold value. This threshold is set as a degree of conductivity that does not cause dielectric breakdown via the aqueous cooling medium in the X-ray apparatus. Also, as the threshold value, there are a plurality of values such as an upper limit value at which the conductivity of the water-based cooling medium can be determined to be normal, an upper limit value at which it is determined that the conductivity requires attention, and an upper limit value at which the conductivity is determined to be abnormal. The value of the step may be set in advance.
- Control device 30 performs control based on the detection signal from conductivity monitor 34 to inhibit or permit the X-ray output operation by rotating anode X-ray tube 11. That is, as a result of comparing the detection signal from the conductivity monitor 34 with the threshold value, the control device 30 controls the high voltage generator 31 to supply the voltage to the cathode 16 when detecting an abnormality in the conductivity. The operation is prohibited, and the X-ray output operation by the rotating anode X-ray tube 11 is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a trouble due to the increase in the conductivity.
- the control device 30 controls the display device 35 on the basis of the detection signal of the conductivity monitor 34, and displays a determination result based on the detection signal from the conductivity monitor 34 on the display device 35. For example, the display device 35 is notified of the deterioration state of the water-based cooling medium classified into categories such as “normal”, “caution”, and “abnormal”.
- FIG. 11 shows an example of the configuration of an X-ray apparatus including a detecting means for detecting a leakage current of the X-ray apparatus or a physical quantity that changes depending on the leakage current.
- the control system will be mainly described, and the configurations described in the above-described first to sixth embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the X-ray apparatus shown in FIG. 11 includes a control device 30 that functions as a control unit that controls the entire device.
- the control device 30 drives a cooler unit 27, a high voltage generator 31, a stator drive circuit 32, a getter power supply circuit 33, a leakage current motor 36 functioning as a detecting means, and a display device 35 functioning as a notifying means.
- the leak current monitor 36 includes a circuit for detecting a leak current flowing through a ground wire connected to the housing 10 or a physical quantity that changes depending on the leak current and generating a corresponding detection signal.
- control device 30 determines an abnormality of the leakage current based on the detection signal output from leakage current monitor 36. That is, control device 30 has a preset leakage current threshold value. This threshold is set as a leakage current value that does not cause an abnormality in the X-ray device.
- the threshold value may be a multi-step value such as an upper limit value that can be determined to be normal as a leakage current, an upper limit value that requires attention as a leakage current, and an upper limit value that is determined to be abnormal as a leakage current. It may be set in advance.
- Control device 30 performs control based on a detection signal from leakage current monitor 36 to prohibit or permit the X-ray output operation by rotating anode X-ray tube 11.
- control device 30 controls high voltage generator 31 to supply a voltage to cathode 16 when the abnormality is detected in the leakage current.
- the X-ray output operation by the rotating anode X-ray tube 11 is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a trouble due to the leakage current reaching a predetermined value.
- the control device 30 controls the display device 35 based on the detection signal of the leakage current monitor 36, and displays a determination result based on the detection signal from the leakage current monitor 36 on the display device 35. For example, the display device 35 is notified of the detection state of the leakage current classified into categories such as “normal”, “caution”, and “abnormal”. [0116] As a result, the performance deterioration of the water-based cooling medium is always self-diagnosed, and the water-based cooling medium replacement work, the cooler unit replacement work, or the rotating anode type X-ray tube replacement work is performed before the failure occurs. It is possible to properly notify the user and the service person that maintenance such as is required. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the safety, economy and reliability of the X-ray apparatus from being hindered.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and may be embodied by modifying its components without departing from the spirit of the invention at the stage of its implementation. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Further, components of different embodiments may be appropriately combined.
- insulating oil is used as the first cooling medium filling the inside of the housing, and heat transfer is more effective than the first cooling medium as the second cooling medium filling the circulating furnace.
- other cooling medium combinations not limited to the combination of the insulating oil and the antifreeze can be used.
- an antifreeze having higher heat transfer efficiency than insulating oil is used as a cooling medium that fills the inside of the housing and the circulating furnace.
- the cooling medium applicable in these embodiments is not limited to the antifreeze, and other cooling mediums can be used.
- the hydrodynamic slide bearing is used for the rotation support mechanism that rotatably supports the anode target.
- the present invention can be applied to a case where a rolling bearing utilizing a ball bearing, a magnetic bearing, or the like is used.
- the coupling between the stator coil and the rotary drive of the rotating body may be poor, or the coil may generate more heat when performing ultra-high-speed rotation.
- the same effect can be obtained by adopting the same configuration as each embodiment.
- it is desirable that the water-based cooling medium supplied from the cooler unit is introduced with a force to be preferentially cooled, such as a portion having low heat resistance or a portion generating a large amount of heat.
- the outlet C12 guides the antifreeze introduced into the first cooling path C1 into the internal space 10b of the housing 10.
- the connection portion T1 between the hose and the housing 10 functions as a discharge port for discharging the antifreeze from the internal space 1 Ob of the housing 10 to the cooler unit 27 via the hose. That is, a return path for the antifreeze is formed between the internal space 10b of the housing 10 and the cooler unit 27 (that is, between the connection portions T1 and T3).
- the internal space 10b containing the rotating anode type X-ray tube 11 is filled with an antifreeze as an aqueous cooling medium.
- a circulation path of the antifreeze is formed including the pipes Pl, P2, P3, the first cooling path Cl, the second cooling path C2, the third cooling path C3, and the return path.
- the antifreeze sent out from the heat exchange 27b of the cooler unit 27 is introduced into the inlet C31 via the pipe P1, and then the cavity 23a provided to reciprocate inside the fixed body 23.
- the fixed body 23 is cooled.
- the antifreeze, from which the force of the outlet C32 is also led, is introduced into the inlet C21 through the pipe P2, and then cools the recoil electron trap 17 when passing through the annular space 29 (the second cooling path C2). I do.
- the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C22 is introduced into the inlet C11 through the pipe P3, and then passes through the disk-shaped space 28 (the first cooling path C1), and the diameter of the vacuum envelope 13 increases. Cool section 131.
- the antifreeze discharged from the outlet C12 is returned to the cooler 27 via the pipe P4.
- the heat emission characteristics can be improved. Power can also provide a reliable X-ray device over the long term.
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