METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTENDING THE SERVICE LIFE OF AN X-RAY TUBE

摘要

A method and system (13) for extending the service life of an x-ray tube (14) wherein the coolant fluid which is circulated through a closed circulation system (13) to remove heat generated by the x-ray tube (14) and provide electrical insulation between anode connections and ground (and/or cathode connections) is regularly changed based on predetermined criteria. In addition to the fluid change, on-line fluoroscopy is also regularly performed based on a separate set of predetermined criteria.