Beam Irradiation Control Redundancy for Continuous Chamber Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beam irradiation systems face operational challenges when the control module is in an overhaul state or experiences software or hardware damage, leading to incomplete utilization.
Innovation Solution
A beam irradiation system with multiple control sub-modules, each controlling a corresponding irradiation chamber, allowing for redundancy and ensuring irradiation can continue even if a single control module is faulty.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single control module is used to control irradiation chambers, then the system structure is simple and easy to operate, but the system cannot function when the control module is in overhaul state or experiences software/hardware damage
Solution Approach 1:
The control module is segmented into multiple independent control sub-modules (first control sub-module, second control sub-module, etc.), where each sub-module can independently control at least one irradiation chamber. This segmentation allows the system to maintain functionality even when one sub-module is under overhaul or experiences failure, as other sub-modules can continue operating.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple control sub-modules share common hardware resources including the beam generation device, position adjustment device, and data processing device. This merging approach reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the reliability benefits of multiple independent control units, as the shared resources eliminate the need for complete duplication of all system components.
2Reliability
If multiple control sub-modules are implemented, then system reliability improves through redundancy, but the control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Each control sub-module is designed with universal functionality to control at least one irradiation chamber, with the capability to perform all necessary control functions (beam generation control, position adjustment, data processing). This multi-functionality ensures that any sub-module can take over completely if another fails, providing full redundancy without requiring specialized components for each sub-module.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements control sub-modules that are substantially identical in structure and function, where each sub-module is a copy of the others. This copying approach simplifies the control system architecture by using standardized, repeatable units rather than designing unique control systems for each chamber, reducing overall complexity while maintaining reliability through redundancy.
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AI summary
Provided is a beam irradiation system and a control method thereof. The beam irradiation system includes: a first irradiation chamber and a second irradiation chamber; a beam generation device to generate a beam and emit the beam to the first or second irradiation chambers; a system control module including a first control sub-module capable of controlling the beam generation device to emit the beam to the first irradiation chamber, and a second control sub-module capable of controlling the beam generation device to emit the beam to the second irradiation chamber; and a beam control module connected between the beam generation device and the system control module. For the first and second control sub-modules, one is capable of controlling the beam generation device through the beam control module when the beam control module is not occupied by the other, such that the same beam irradiation system controls multiple irradiation chambers respectively.