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Varian Linatron High-Energy X-ray Applications 2007

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Table of Contents<br />

Page<br />

I Introduction 3<br />

II Characteristics of <strong>High</strong>-<strong>Energy</strong> Radiation 5<br />

Advantages of <strong>High</strong>-<strong>Energy</strong> X-<strong>ray</strong>s 5<br />

Generation of <strong>High</strong>-<strong>Energy</strong> X-<strong>ray</strong>s 5<br />

Measurement of <strong>High</strong>-<strong>Energy</strong> X-<strong>ray</strong>s 5<br />

Target Characteristics 5<br />

Radiation Absorption and Scattering in the Object 6<br />

Half-Value Layer and <strong>Energy</strong> Selection 7<br />

Half-Value Thickness versus <strong>Energy</strong> Spectrum 8<br />

III <strong>Linatron</strong> Radiographic Characteristics 9<br />

General Description 9<br />

X-<strong>ray</strong> Quality 9<br />

Field Coverage, Beaming, and Field Flatness 9<br />

• Field Coverage<br />

• Beaming and Field Flatness<br />

IV Theory, Variables, and Practices in<br />

<strong>Linatron</strong> Radiography 13<br />

Radiographic Setup 13<br />

• Collimation<br />

• Source-to-Film Distance<br />

• Object Placement and Image Formation<br />

• D/T Ratio, Magnification, and Image Sharpness<br />

• Reducing Scattered Radiation<br />

• Blocking<br />

• Lead Intensifying Screens as Filters<br />

• Filters<br />

• Film Holders<br />

Intensifying Screens 16<br />

• Metal Foil Screens<br />

• Metal-Phosphor Screens<br />

X-Ray Film Characteristics 18<br />

• Film Properties and Classification<br />

• Speed<br />

• Contrast and the Film Characteristic Curve<br />

• Multifilm Techniques<br />

Definition and Unsharpness 22<br />

Sensitivity and Image Quality 24<br />

• Thickness Sensitivity<br />

• Wire Penetrameter Sensitivity<br />

• Drilled Hole Plaque Penetrameter Sensitivity<br />

• Radiographic Sensitivity<br />

Exposure Curves 25<br />

• Method for Generating Exposure Curves<br />

• Latitude<br />

• Exposure Times and Material Densities<br />

• Using Film Response Curves to Generate<br />

New Exposure Curves<br />

• Increasing Latitude with Multiple Film Use<br />

Page<br />

V Radiographic Procedures 40<br />

General Considerations 40<br />

• Records and Logs<br />

• Exposure Room Equipment<br />

Castings Radiography 41<br />

• Radiographic Coverage<br />

• Layout and Marking<br />

• Casting Radiographic Procedures<br />

- Radiography of Flanges<br />

- Radiography of Valve Bodies<br />

Radiography of Welds 44<br />

• Radiographic Coverage<br />

- Circumferential Butt Welds<br />

- T-Sections<br />

• Design and Placement of Image Quality Indicators<br />

• Defect Location<br />

Radiography of Rocket Motors 47<br />

• Motor Attitude and Support Equipment<br />

• Rocket Motor Radiographic Procedures<br />

• Grain Radiography Coverage Requirements<br />

• Tangential Radiography<br />

• Tangential Radiography Coverage Requirements<br />

Assembly Radiography 51<br />

VI Bibliography 52<br />

VII <strong>High</strong>-<strong>Energy</strong> Real-Time Radiographic Imaging 53<br />

VIII Glossary 59

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