305-03-010 ISMRM Abstract

A new way to reduce energy use and operating cost of MRI scanners via variable frequency drive compressors for magnet cooling

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Hybrid & Novel Systems Technology

Secondary: Physics & Engineering

305-03-010 · Hybrid and Novel Systems · Monday, 11 May, 1:50 PM–3:40 PM · Ballroom West

Keywords: Sustainability Energy efficiency Operational cost Magnet cooling

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Vibhas Deshpande¹, Jeff Lyness², Phil Walton³, Manuela Rösler², Jan Fischer⁴, Hannes Huber², Sören Grübel², Adam Johnstone³

¹Siemens Medical Solutions, Austin, United States of America

²Magnetic Resonance, Siemens Healthineers AG, Erlangen, Germany

³Magnetic Resonance, Siemens Healthineers, Oxford, United Kingdom

⁴Digital Innovation Hub, Magnetic Resonance, Siemens Healthineers AG, Erlangen, Germany

Presenting Author: Stephan Biber

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