Comparison between Predicted and Measured X-Ray Output in Some Conventional Radiography Units

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DOI: 10.4236/ijmpcero.2019.84018    693 Downloads   1,793 Views  

ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate how accurate are TASMICS and TASMIP models in predicting the X-ray output of some Conventional Radiology X-ray units with high frequency generators. The X-ray output in microgray per milliampere seconds (μGy/mAs) at 100 cm from the X-ray tube was determined for selected high voltages and taking into account the total filtration. The X-ray output was then measured directly with the multi-purpose detectors (MPD), Raysafe X2. The maximum relative error between measured and predicted values was found to be equal to 20%. The maximum relative error between measured and predicted values obtained demonstrates the difficulty of accurately predicting the X-ray tube output using TASMICS and TASMIP models since they are based on fixed anode angles and different composition of the tungsten anode.

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Njiki, C. , Yigbedeck, Y. , Manyol, J. and Ndah, T. (2019) Comparison between Predicted and Measured X-Ray Output in Some Conventional Radiography Units. International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology, 8, 204-210. doi: 10.4236/ijmpcero.2019.84018.

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