Development of the Solid Target Control System for the RFT-30 Cyclotron

作者：Kim In Jong^*; Hur Min Goo; Son Jeong Mun; Park Jeong Hoon; Yang Seung Dae

来源：Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 2011, 59(2): 639-643.

DOI：10.3938/jkps.59.639

• Control system
• Solid target
• RFT-30
• Graphical user interface (GUI)
• Receiving and irradiation stations

A solid target system typically consists of a solid target, a target cradle, receiving and irradiation stations, and a controller. In order to produce the designated radioisotopes in effective and efficient manners, the solid target requires a. relatively high beam current with long irradiation time. In other words, the irradiated target becomes highly radioactive, and must be handled under proper and sufficient shielding conditions. Besides, the control system should be reliable and automated to protect the operator from radiation exposure. A solid target system was developed for the RFT-30 cyclotron in the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). The target is designed to produce metallic radioisotopes, such as Zn-62, Cu-67, Ce-68, Pd-103, arid In-111. The receiving and irradiation stations are installed in the hot cell and target irradiation room, respectively, and the stations are connected with square-type aluminum pipe. The controller of the solid target system was also designed and developed by using a graphical user interface program. In order to confirm the operability of the developed solid target control system, we carried successfully out the simulation tests at not only the computer level but also the real level. The developed system controls target cradle transport, target fastening, vacuum forming, target cooling, and all procedures before, during and after irradiation.

• 出版日期2011-8