Reference number
ISO 16526-2:2011
International Standard
ISO 16526-2:2011
Non-destructive testing — Measurement and evaluation of the X-ray tube voltage — Part 2: Constancy check by the thick filter method
Edition 1
2011-12
Read sample
ISO 16526-2:2011
57043
Published (Edition 1, 2011)
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2021. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 16526-2:2011

ISO 16526-2:2011
57043
Language
Format
CHF 42
Convert Swiss francs (CHF) to your currency

Abstract

ISO 16526-2:2011 specifies a constancy check of a X-ray system where mainly the X-ray voltage is checked and also the tube current and the constitution of the target which can be changing due to ageing of the tube.

The thick filter method is based on a measurement of the dose rate behind a defined thick filter using defined distances between the X-ray tube, the filter and the measuring device.

This method is very sensitive to changes of the voltage, but it does not provide an absolute value for the X-ray tube voltage. Therefore, a reference value is needed and, it is recommended to find this reference, for example, within the acceptance test of the system.

The thick filter method is a rather simple technique and may be applied by the operator of an X-ray system to perform regularly a constancy check of the system.

The method can also be applied for consistency checks after changing components which may affect the X-ray tube voltage.

This method can be applied for all types of X-ray systems, i. e. for constant potential, half wave and impulse wave generators with a tube current larger than 1 mA.

General information

  •  : Published
     : 2011-12
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  •  : 1
     : 5
  • ISO/TC 135/SC 5
    19.100 
  • RSS updates

Got a question?

Check out our Help and Support