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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Acoustics Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Linear Accelerator (MRI-LINAC) systems integrate radiation therapy with diagnostic imaging.
  • Acoustic noise from split-gradient coils is a significant operational challenge in MRI-LINAC systems.
  • Reducing acoustic noise is crucial for patient comfort and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify acoustic noise levels generated by MRI-LINAC split-gradient coils.
  • To develop and evaluate a noise reduction strategy for these systems.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the proposed noise reduction scheme.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized finite element (FE) modeling to simulate the acoustic environment of an MRI-LINAC.
  • Optimized mounting support configurations for the split-gradient assembly to alter vibration modes and acoustic field distribution.
  • Applied damping treatment to the surfaces of the split-gradient assembly to further attenuate noise.

Main Results:

  • Optimized supports reduced overall average sound pressure levels (SPL) by 6.3-9.9 dB.
  • Damping treatment further decreased average SPLs by 8.5-12.5 dB (transverse coils) and 6.3-8.8 dB (longitudinal coils).
  • The combined noise reduction scheme resulted in approximately 20 dB overall average-SPL reduction.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed noise reduction scheme effectively minimizes acoustic noise from MRI-LINAC split-gradient coils.
  • The implemented strategy significantly lowers sound pressure levels, potentially below the human hearing threshold.
  • FE modeling provides a viable approach for predicting and mitigating acoustic noise in complex medical devices.