ELECTRON BEAM TECHNOLOGY (E-BEAM)
Horizontal Setup
Vertical Setup
•Through accelerated electrons
•Machine-generated electrons calibrated to a conveyor speed to achieve desired dose.
•Over 60 years, e-beam irradiation has made an essential contribution in meeting the sterilization needs for the global healthcare system
•Equivalent to or less expensive than gamma for certain products
•Quickest processing times
- Energy: relativistic speed and measured in MeV3 to 10 MeV. 10 MeV is typical energy since it provides the best penetration and dose uniformity.
- Power: product of the average electron beam energy (MeV) and the average beam current (mA)Typically measured in kW. Product materials may result in activation of radioactive isotopes Not a significant.
- Materials are compatible with radiation
- Penetrate boxes with bulk densities up to 0.25 𝑔/𝑐3
- Wide range of polymer compatibility compared to gamma Some limitation due to oxidation effects
- Duration: < 8 hours typical for smaller batches
