Abstract
A review is given dealing mainly with the quality control of functional performance characteristics of medical electron accelerators as the leading case of all equipment for radiotherapy. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has prepared a standard and a report, which are now in print. The standard addresses the definition of functional performance characteristics, the specification of test methods and conditions and the obligation of the manufacturer to declare the actual performance values of his equipment in a standardized format. In Germany, a translation of this standard is published as draft standard DIN 6847 part 4. IEC has prepared for simplified test procedures a report with guidelines and a reduced volume of test conditions for periodic tests during the working life of the accelerator. In Germany a standard DIN 6847 part 5 is published on “constancy checks” which is slightly but characteristically different from the IEC Report. The differences are schematically listed and discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
