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Development of a Low Energy Electron Accelerator System for Surface Treatments and Coatings

Phantkankum, Nuttapong
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9805-6090
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1450732635

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2015, MTEC, Kent State University, College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Development of a Low Energy Electron Accelerator System for Surface Treatments and Coatings N. PHANTKANKUM, Kent State University. – Treatment with ionizing radiation can modify the physical, chemical or biological properties of materials. By using this method one can obtain many beneficial effects such as surface treatment and coatings. Electron Beam Accelerators are durable and reliable equipment for these applications. The work described in this thesis was concerned with the simulation and design of the enclosure of a low energy electron accelerator. The focus of this work was on determining the construction of an appropriate enclosure for the accelerator, as well as determining and obtaining the appropriate dose in a sample. First, general information of the electron accelerator was studied and presented. To clarify how the design calculations were optimized for a low energy electron accelerator, the main quantities and units such as energy, beam current, power, and dose were reviewed. In order to obtain a more clear understanding of this thesis, radiation processing and how it can initiate biological and chemical changes in a material was studied and presented. These details were used in the simulation and design of the unit, and allowed for the correct parameters to be used when determining the appropriate enclosure properties and dose delivery. The hazards present during normal operation of the unit, which contribute to the requirements of the project, are also important. These were studied before simulating and designing the enclosure. PENELOPE Monte Carlo simulations were used to determine an appropriate shielding material type and its appropriate amount, as well as the expected dose under several conditions. Autodesk Inventor was used to create drawings and simulations for the mechanical design.
Roberto Uribe, Ph.D. (Advisor)
Darwin Boyd, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
John Duncan, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Michael Fisch, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Shin-Min Song, Ph.D (Committee Member)
97 p.
Radiation; Technology
low electron accelerator, E-beam, radiation shielding, PENELOPE

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  • Phantkankum, N. (2015). Development of a Low Energy Electron Accelerator System for Surface Treatments and Coatings [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1450732635

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Phantkankum, Nuttapong. Development of a Low Energy Electron Accelerator System for Surface Treatments and Coatings. 2015. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1450732635.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Phantkankum, Nuttapong. "Development of a Low Energy Electron Accelerator System for Surface Treatments and Coatings." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1450732635

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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