An initiative from GE Healthcare to develop their yet smallest cyclotron for PET scanning
Simply a particle accelerator used in nuclear medicine, explanied in this short video:
As a consultant at Prevas AB, I was contracted by GE Healthcare 2013-2015
My mission was to develop a new Side cabinet for the GENtrace cyclotron containing a Radio Frequency Unit, a Water Cooling Unit, and the rest of the control units needed for the cyclotron
Radio Frequency Unit
An alternating high voltage device, creating an oscillating electric field that accelerates particles. For this module I worked closely with GE electrical team.
Water Cooling Unit
Alternating high voltage means a lot of friction and hence the need of much cooling. The Water Cooling Unit is placed inside the Cabinet as a full servicable drawer and is connected by hoses to the back side of the cyclotron (pic) for further distribution. This unit was designed in cooperation with GE advanced engineering team.
Side cabinet and Flexible positioning solution
This cabinet managed to be both Lighter, Smaller and Cheaper than its previous model (PETtrace). Reasons behind this accomplishment was the reduction of one of the main control units, much design with sheet aluminum + FE Analysis, and negotiation with new suppliers. On top, this cabinet is equipped with a telescopic cable- and hose canal, adjustable in 180° for maximum cabinet position flexibility for different hospital spaces.