Electron Beam device

[radgovwa@wt.com.au]

We have received a request from a company to import a 
device for the destruction of volatile organic compounds by electron 
beam bombardment.

The electron energy that the unit is capable of is 200kV at 
20milliamp.  Safety features include lead shielding,  interlocks to the reaction 
chamber and access panels, and a  monitor interlocked to shut down the 
high voltage and beam if normal background radiation increases.

As we have no experience with this type of device, I am seeking 
information or advice on performance characteristics or any special
considerations that may apply to this type of equipment.

Thanks in advance.

Leif Dahlskog
Scientific Officer
Radiation Health Section
Health Department of Western Australia
email :   radgovwa@mail.wt.com.au