Notebook #8

Amanda Patthana

Single-Phase: Produces a voltage ripple of 2 pulses per hertz. This produces two usable pulses per cycle with a
ripple of 100%; meaning the voltage in the tube drops to 0 twice per period or cycle.

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Amanda Patthana

Three phase 6-Pulse: Produces a ripple of 13-25%, meaning the voltage in the x-ray tube never falls below 75-87% of the
peak kilovoltage setting on the console. Produces approximately 35% more average photon energy than a full wave
rectified, single-phase. Has at least 6 rectifiers.

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Amanda Patthana

Three phase 12-Pulse: Produces a ripple of 4%, meaning the voltage of the x-ray tube never falls below 96% of the peak
kilovoltage setting on the console. Produces more average photon energy than three phase 6-pulse. Has at least 12
rectifiers.

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Amanda Patthana

High Frequency: Produces a ripple of < 1%, meaning the voltage of the x-ray tube never falls below 99% of the peak
kilovoltage setting on the console. Is the most efficient because it hardly forms any ripples. It creates a pulsed DC
current. Advantages of high frequency generators are the smaller size, cost effectiveness, and it is more efficient than
60Hz generators.

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