Protection design of Halcyon accelerator room / 中华放射肿瘤学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To discuss the design details of accelerator room for a novel enclosed O-ring linac Halcyon, and to optimize its protection and layout.Methods:According to the optimization principle of radiation protection and the requirements of national radiation protection standards, and the structural characteristics of Halcyon accelerator, the differences between conventional and this novel accelerator rooms were analyzed by discussing the space layout of the machine room, shielding calculation, electrical facilities, purifying ventilation, temperature and humidity control and other factors.Results:The Halcyon machine had a compact structure, a closed ring frame design and a main beam shielding device, which could greatly reduce the radiation protection pressure while improving the space utilization rate of the machine room. The optimized design layout of the machine room could eliminate hidden dangers, avoid design defects, and prevent adverse consequences caused by design errors.Conclusions:The overall structure of Halcyon accelerator is different from that of conventional accelerators. The design details should be taken into full consideration to ensure the optimization of radiation protection, lay a good foundation for subsequent installation, debugging and operation of the equipment and create a good treatment environment for patients and medical staff.