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- Title
Design and Manufacture of a Test Device for Radiosynthesizer Vacuum Pumps.
- Authors
Amador Diaz, Victor; Snyder, Scott E.; Vavere, Amy L.
- Abstract
Vacuum pump wear is the most prevalent failure mode of the IBA Synthera® automated radiochemistry system. Rebuilding or replacing the pump causes equipment downtime and increases the radiation exposure of the service personnel. We built a dedicated test device to assess new or rebuilt pumps prior to installation, thus reducing downtime and radiation exposure during repairs. The Testbed incorporates a microprocessor that actuates the pump, valves, and pressure sensor; communicates with the user through lights, buttons, and an alphanumeric screen; and outputs test results to a laptop. The Testbed increases productivity and safety in the radiochemistry laboratory.
- Subjects
ARDUINO, 14th century; VACUUM pumps; RADIATION exposure; SYSTEM downtime; PRESSURE sensors; TEST design; FAILURE mode &; effects analysis
- Publication
Instruments (2410-390X), 2023, Vol 7, Issue 2, p15
- ISSN
2410-390X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/instruments7020015