Safety and control improvements in fluorine-18 production at CV-28 cyclotron

Authors

  • Dr. Fabio de Lacerda
  • Marcos Santana Farias
  • Roberto Claudio Evangelista Nunes
  • Julio Cezar Suita
  • Claudio Reis de Sant'anna

Abstract

This report presents a centralized network of radiation monitors installed in the CV-28 cyclotron’s facility in order to improve both safety and control processes related to the production of fluorine-18 (18F), a radioisotope used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Linha principal do CV-28: lente quadripolar e distribuidor magnético

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Published

2021-08-12

How to Cite

Dr. Fabio de Lacerda, Farias, M. S., Nunes, R. C. E., Suita, J. C., & de Sant’anna, C. R. (2021). Safety and control improvements in fluorine-18 production at CV-28 cyclotron. Instituto De Engenharia Nuclear: Progress Report, (4). Retrieved from https://revistas.ien.gov.br/index.php/ienprogressreport/article/view/445

Issue

No. 4 (2021): IEN - Progress Report 2018-2020 n.4

Section

Nuclear Instrumentation Development

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Copyright (c) 2021 Fabio de Lacerda, Marcos Santana Farias, Roberto Claudio Evangelista Nunes, Julio Cezar Suita, Claudio Reis de Sant'anna

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