Introduction to High-Energy Scanners
High-energy X-ray scanners are essential tools for modern cargo inspection, providing unparalleled capabilities in detecting and analyzing the contents of large freight containers. These advanced systems utilize powerful radiation sources to penetrate dense materials, delivering clear, detailed images that reveal concealed items and potential threats. By combining speed, accuracy, and safety, high-energy scanners are crucial for ensuring security and efficiency in ports, borders, and logistics hubs worldwide.
BT-G/X-B Gantry X-ray Scanning System
Overview
The BT-G/X-B Gantry X-ray Scanning System is a state-of-the-art, non-intrusive inspection solution designed for high-throughput scanning of cargo container trucks. Utilizing a 7.5/4MeV betatron-based X-ray system, it ensures efficient and detailed inspections, processing up to 30 standard 40’ ISO cargo containers per hour.
Key Features
- High Throughput: Capable of scanning 30 trucks per hour, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Driver Safety: Drivers leave their cabs during scans to ensure safety, with trucks remaining stationary.
- Real-Time Imaging: Scanned images are stored in real-time and can be sent to a remote control room for analysis across multiple workstations.
- Versatile Inspection: Suitable for the full range of freight container vehicles, including ultra-high and extra-wide trucks.
Advanced Technology
- Dual-Energy Betatron: The system’s primary component, a 7.5MeV/4MeV betatron, is known for its high energy, safety, simplicity, and reliability, making it ideal for fast scanning detection.
- Solid Detector Arrays: These detectors work in tandem with the betatron to produce high-quality images of cargo.
- Material Identification: The system excels at identifying cargoes with complex, overlapping, and irregular shapes.
- Automatic Detection and Alarms: Features include automatic detection, alarm, and display technology for material distinction using 255 levels of contrast and Atomic Z-number Measurement.
Imaging Capabilities
- Edge and Area Enhancement: Improves the clarity of scanned images for better analysis.
- Geometric Distortion Correction: Ensures accurate image representation.
- Density Alarm: Alerts operators to areas of higher density that may indicate concealed items.
- Real-Time Settings: Includes customizable alarm settings for real-time response.
Safety and Compliance
- Radiation Shielding: To protect personnel, the system is designed with advanced shielding to prevent exposure to unsafe levels of radiation.
- Safety Footprint: With a system footprint of 8.8m wide by 28m long, the BT-G/X-B ensures that non-radiation workers outside the controlled operating zone will receive an average cumulative dose rate of no more than 1.0μSv/h, adhering to national safety regulations.
Specifications
- Radiation Source: 7.5MeV/4MeV dual-energy betatron
- Detection Capabilities: Capable of imaging cargo equivalent to iron up to 300mm or more
- System Dimensions: 8.8m wide x 28m long
- Throughput Rate: 30 standard 40’ ISO cargo containers per hour
- Safety Compliance: Average cumulative dose rate of 1.0μSv/h outside the controlled zone
The BT-G/X-B Gantry X-ray Scanning System is the optimal solution for secure, efficient, and reliable cargo inspection. Its advanced technology and commitment to safety make it the preferred choice for high-throughput, non-intrusive inspections.
Portal X-ray Container Screening System
Overview
The BT-G/X-B Gantry X-ray Scanning System is a state-of-the-art, non-intrusive inspection solution designed for high-throughput scanning of cargo container trucks. Utilizing a 7.5/4MeV betatron-based X-ray system, it ensures efficient and detailed inspections, processing up to 30 standard 40’ ISO cargo containers per hour.
Key Features
- High Throughput: Capable of scanning up to 120 trucks per hour, maximizing inspection efficiency.
- Driver Convenience: Drivers remain in their cabs during the scanning process, enhancing comfort and reducing downtime.
- Automated Operation: Once the truck is positioned at the portal entrance, the system automatically initiates the scan as the truck drives through.
- Selective X-ray Control: X-rays are activated only when the driver’s cab is outside the scan area, ensuring no exposure to the driver or passengers.
Advanced Technology
- Dual-Energy Betatron: The system utilizes a 7.5~4MeV/4~2MeV dual-energy betatron for high-energy, reliable scanning with an ultra-low leakage dose rate of 10⁻⁵.
- Real-Time Image Storage: Scanned images are stored in real-time and can be transmitted to a remote control room for analysis, supporting multiple workstations.
- Comprehensive Vehicle Coverage: Capable of inspecting a full range of freight container vehicles, including ultra-high and extra-wide truck bodies.
Imaging Capabilities
- Superior Penetration and Resolution: Capable of imaging cargo equivalent to iron up to 320mm or more, with excellent wire resolution and spatial differentiation.
- Advanced Image Processing: Includes contraband analysis, alarming, radioactive material detection, and container mark photography. Special features like stripping, relative density analysis, and automatic grey levelling enhance detection capabilities.
- Material Identification: Utilizes Contrast (255 levels) and Atomic Z-number Measurement to differentiate materials. “Strip” imaging provides optimal penetration and wire detection.
- Geometric Coordinates: X/Y coordinates are displayed to locate potentially dangerous goods within inspected parcels.
Safety and Installation
- Radiation Shielding: Designed to prevent exposure to unsafe radiation levels, with proper shielding of the high-energy beams.
- Controlled Operation Area: A barrier fence and optical fence secure the operational area, with additional barriers such as lift gates and traffic lights available upon request.
- Compact Footprint: The system requires an installation area of approximately 8.48m wide by 20m long, making it suitable for small open spaces.
- Quick Installation: The system can be installed and commissioned in less than 2 weeks. The control room can be positioned nearby or installed in a mobile van.
- Safety Compliance: Ensures that non-radiation workers outside the controlled area receive an average cumulative dose rate of no more than 1μSv/h, adhering to national safety regulations.
Specifications
- Radiation Source: 7.5~4MeV/4~2MeV dual-energy betatron
- Inspection Capabilities: Imaging cargo equivalent to iron up to 320mm
- System Dimensions: 8.48m wide x 20m long
- Throughput Rate: Up to 120 standard 40’ ISO cargo containers per hour
- Safety Compliance: Average cumulative dose rate of 1μSv/h outside the controlled operation area