Substitution of Co-60 with Electron Accelerator

Beamcomplex has developed compact size radiation modules with built-in electron accelerator that enable gradual replacement of Co-60 sources with E-Beam and X-Ray technology in existing gamma radiation centers.

Beamcomplex radiation modules are a part of stationary complexes. The complex is a readymade set of modular type products for quick installion directly at sites for product/material treatment.

COMPLEX CONFIGURATION

The complex has 4 MODULES (40ft container-type modules):

MODULE 1 (radiation module) cosists of:
- Electron Accelerator
- Built-in Conveyor
- The module casing is the radiation shield foundation which is filled with concrete/metal at the site of installation.
MODULE 2 includes electronics
MODULE 3 has accelerator's cooling and ventilation systems
MODULE 4 is the complex's control room

MODULE 1 (RADIATION MODULE) WITH ELECTRON ACCELERATOR
APPLICATIONS OF COMPLEXES WITH ELECTRON ACCELERATORS

The complex may be used for
- Phytosanitary Processing of Food Products
- Production of Products with Extended Shelf Life
- Sterilization of Food Packaging, Medical Products, Cosmetics
SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM CO-60 TO ELECTRON ACCELERATOR
Within the programme of step-by-step replacement of Co-60 with the electron accelerator, Beamcomplex engineers:
- study the conveyor system that is used at your facility and design the tailored one to be built in Beamcomplex radiation module to ensure smooth integration;
- design any accessories, if required, to sterilize the products in the same mode as your conveyor system operates;
- install the radiation module with its radiation shield ahead of time. The module may be installed:
1) in a Cobalt-60 bunker, but it depends on Co-60 radiation shield type and bunker area; or
2) in a room next to a Cobalt-60 bunker;
- perform functional test of Beamcomplex radiation module;
- train your staff how to operate the radiation module;

Your trained staff will switch to Beamcomplex radiation module when Co-60 isotopes are spent.
The radiation module may be installed as shown
Option 1 - in a Cobalt-60 bunker or
Option 2 - in a room next to a Cobalt-60 bunker.
PRODUCT PROCESSING OPTIONS
Beamcomplex electron accelerators are equipped with a discharge device that enables either vertical or horizontal processing of boxed and palletized products.
Boxed Product - Vertical Treatment
Boxed Products - Horizontal Treatment
Palletized Product Treatment
ADVANTAGES OF REPLACING CO-60 WITH BEAMCOMPLEX ELECTRON ACCELERATOR
  • Beamcomplex module is unique as it is a ready-to-use container-type product. To put into operation, we only need to install it indoors.
  • Smooth transition from Co-60 to Beamcomplex electron accelerator owing to prior installation of Beamcomplex module and its radiation shield.
  • Mitigation of potential hazards as no isotopes are used in Beamcomplex modules.
  • Smooth transition from Co-60 to Beamcomplex electron accelerator ensures nonstop process of the product treatment, which helps retain customers and eliminate the risk of financial losses.
OPERATING ADVANTAGES OF BEAMCOMPLEX ELECTRON ACCELERATOR VS CO-60
  • Electron accelerators consume energy only during operation.
  • Beamcomplex electron accelerator models we use in the radiation modules have proved to be effective for over 30 years.
  • X-ray radiation is a focused beam from the electron accelerator through the discharge window. The best DUR coefficient is achieved owing to the high focusing of radiation beam.
  • Low operating costs, excluding electricity costs:
    approx. USD 10k per year.
  • Electron accelerator enables operations in two modes: X-Ray treatment and electron beam treatment. Electron beam treatment is 20 times faster vs X-Ray treatment.
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