The purpose of this project was to evaluate whether X-ray irradiation is a viable alternative to Cs-137 irradiation with consideration of the social implications. Interviews, surveys, and simulations were used to draw the final conclusion. Simulations determined that X-ray irradiators were an adequate replacement for certain cesium irradiations. In conclusion, switching to X-rays would benefit the community in terms of safety and security measures. It is recommended that all hospitals and research facilities make the transition from Cs-137 to 320 kVp X-ray irradiators.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Paradis, Taylor M.
• Buda, Henry T.
• Wilkinson, Kelsey
• Gannon, Alexandra M.

Subject

• Health
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 24056
• E-project-051221-140815

Keyword

• Cesium-137
• Irradiation
• MCNP5
• 320 kVp

Advisor

• Currier, Blake Hoag
• Carlson, Jennifer

Year

• 2021

Center

• Copenhagen, Denmark Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Mathew Carey

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Date created

• 2021-05-12

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-08-28