THE SOLID TARGET CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE RFT-30 30 MeV CYCLOTRON IN KAERI

Abstract The solid target of the RFT-30 30 MeV cyclotron in KAERI was designed to produce the metallic radioisotopes, such as Zn-62, Cu-67, Ge-68, Pd-103, and In-111. The target control system should provide high reliability to prevent any kind of failure. Moreover, the operating procedures and maintenance cycle should be optimized and well organized to cover the unexpected situations. In this study, a simulation of the control system for the solid target in KAERI was carried out to confirm the operability of the solid target transport system. The receiving and irradiation stations are connected each other through square tube, and the control software was also checked. The developed solid target control system controls vacuum, cooling, and the whole procedures before, during, and after the irradiation.