WO2003043388A3 - Article irradiation system with multiple beam paths - Google Patents

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WO2003043388A3
WO2003043388A3 PCT/BE2002/000170 BE0200170W WO03043388A3 WO 2003043388 A3 WO2003043388 A3 WO 2003043388A3 BE 0200170 W BE0200170 W BE 0200170W WO 03043388 A3 WO03043388 A3 WO 03043388A3
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    • G21K—TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING PARTICLES OR IONISING RADIATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; IRRADIATION DEVICES; GAMMA RAY OR X-RAY MICROSCOPES
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    • G21K5/10—Irradiation devices with provision for relative movement of beam source and object to be irradiated

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A system for irradiating articles is disclosed. The system has multiple beam paths and is capable of irradiating articles with x-rays or electron beams (e-beams). The system is comprised of a single radiation source producing multiple beam paths. At least one of the beam paths is configured to irradiate articles with x-rays and at least one other beam path is configured to irradiate articles with e-beams. The beam paths are each positioned to scan product carried on conveyors. The x-ray beam paths and e-beam have separate conveyor systems that operates independently from each other.
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