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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 19, 1998
Charles B. Kendall, Brookfield, WI (US);
Brian J. Graves, Waukesha, WI (US);
Hinhsomchay Phouybanhdyt, Waukesha, WI (US);
General Electric Company, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
In a radiographic apparatus having an x-ray tube, a method is provided for continuously conditioning the dielectric fluid in the x-ray tube during operation, thereby extending the service life of the x-ray tube. This is achieved by mounting a filter inside a filter housing, and mounting a replaceable gas reduction cartridge around the filter. The replaceable gas cartridge is filled with a material having a high affinity for the dielectric fluid. When the dielectric fluid enters at the filter outside diameter, the fluid moves radially inward so that the dielectric fluid flows over the high affinity material surfaces. The dielectric fluid then alloys with the high affinity material, thereby continuously conditioning the fluid.