Shielded door for cyclotron bunker
In facilities housing cyclotrons, ensuring radiation containment is critical. Cyclotron operations generate high-energy particles, making robust shielding necessary to protect personnel and the environment from radiation exposure.
Ensures robust radiation containment
The PMC Shielded Door, developed by Comecer, is designed to provide maximum radiation protection for cyclotron bunkers. It consists of a steel formwork completely filled with concrete or barytic concrete, ensuring substantial shielding. The door operates on a sliding mechanism driven by a wheel system connected to an electric gear motor, which is controlled by an inverter for smooth operation with acceleration and deceleration ramps. The double-tooth formwork overlaps with the wall, aided by a steel frame producing a female double-tooth for precise coupling and minimal clearance. Additionally, a silicon ring around the door perimeter gets fully compressed when closed, enhancing the internal atmosphere’s sealing. Such a setup offers effective radiation containment and operational reliability.
Benefits
- Enhanced radiation protection with concrete or barytic concrete filling
- Smooth operation via electric gear motor and inverter
- Precise coupling with minimal clearance due to double-tooth design
- Improved sealing with a silicon ring around the door perimeter
- Reliable containment for cyclotron generated particles