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4.3 MAGNETIC FIELD CONSIDERATION

The surroundings of the MRI site(s) must be examined very carefully. It is important to check for
magnetic interference or fluctuation due to external field sources, moving metallic objects or other
causes at an early stage of the project.
The first consideration in site planning is the interaction of the fringe field with objects that come within its
range. Contact Time Medical Systems for advice on magnetic field and its effect on existing installation.
The fringe field contour around the magnet is visualized as spheroid.
4.3.1 SOURCES OF MAGNETIC FIELD FLUCTUATIONS

Building steelworks and reinforcements within 6m of the magnet iso-center affects the magnetic field
homogeneity within the measuring area of the magnet. Details should be provided to Time Medical
Systems of beams and columns in excess of 100kg/m around the shield room and reinforced concrete
2
or steel beams up to 40kg/m below the magnet. These pieces of information allow Time Medical
Systems to ensure that the magnet will reach the required specifications.
The need for magnetic compensation and the shielding method is determined according to the
quasi-static (DC < 5Hz) and slow changing magnetic field fluctuation (AC 16-20Hz; AC 50-60Hz).
Maximum Acceptable Magnetic Fluctuation Values

without Magnetic Compensation Requirements
DC (<5Hz) 1mG 100nT
AC (16.6Hz) 0.2mG 20nT
AC (50-60Hz) 1mG 100nT
Table 3: Maximum Acceptable Magnetic Fluctuation
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4.3.2 INTERFERENCE CONSIDERATION

Common sources of magnetic interference are fluctuating loads on adjacent power lines, radio or
television transmissions, heavy-duty transformers, elevator motors and similar electromagnetic devices.
Consult Time Medical Systems for concerns about the proximity of electromagnets, elevators, loading
docks, parking areas, and etc.
Maintain a minimum distance between magnet and anything that can cause a detrimental effect on the
field homogeneity or the structural integrity of the magnet. Conditions that may interfere with the magnet
include (but not limited to) a wall with metal sheathing or steel studding, a concrete support column with
steel reinforcing bars, and cryogenic storage area containing steel dewars. Analyze each site carefully to
ensure optimum performance of PICA.
Source of Interference Minimum Distance

- AC 50Hz or 60Hz >10m
- AC 50Hz or 60Hz: transformers, fans >10m
- AC 16.6Hz or other train frequencies >400m
- Moving iron (dynamic interference)
 <50kg: e.g. wheel trolleys >5m

 200kg: e.g. patient table >7m
 900kg: e.g. cars, small elevators >9m
 >4500kg: e.g. trucks, large elevators >15m
 >20000kg e.g. big trucks, excavators >25m
DC cables from trams or subway >50m
Table 4: Minimum Distance to Source of Interference
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Objects that Affect Magnetic Field

15-gauss line or All ferromagnetic construction materials except small amounts
2
closer of steel reinforcing bar, normally not exceeding 11kg/m
2
(2.5lb/ft. )
5 to 15 gauss Presence or movement of ferromagnetic objects over 45kg
(100lbs): pushcarts, hand trucks, gas cylinders and etc.
(1000lbs): small delivery trucks, automobiles, pallet movers,
forklifts, elevators and etc.
(75000lbs): trains, large trucks and etc.
Objects Affected by Magnetic Field
15-gauss line or Cardiac pacemakers, ferromagnetic implants, and unrestrained
closer ferromagnetic objects: tools, keys, electronic equipment,
analog watches, magnetic data storage media, credit cards and
etc.
5 to 15 gauss Cardiac pacemakers and electronic equipment: shielded CRTs,
computers, shielded image intensifiers, shielded
photomultiplier tubes and etc.
2 to 5 gauss Very sensitive electronic equipment: unshielded image
intensifiers, photomultiplier tubes and etc.
1 to 2 gauss Extremely sensitive electronic equipment: linear accelerators,
electron microscopes, CRTs and etc.
Table 5: Interaction between Common Objects and Magnetic Field
4.3.3 SERVICE LINE

The permissible magnetic flux density B (magnetic induction) for the AC, three-phase power meter is B
≤2mT.
Magnetic shielding must be provided at higher magnetic flux densities to ensure the proper operation of
the AC and three-phase power meter.
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4.3 MAGNETIC FIELD CONSIDERATION

4.3.1 SOURCES OF MAGNETIC FIELD FLUCTUATIONS

Maximum Acceptable Magnetic Fluctuation Values

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4.3.2 INTERFERENCE CONSIDERATION

Source of Interference Minimum Distance

- AC 50Hz or 60Hz: transformers, fans >10m

- AC 16.6Hz or other train frequencies >400m

- Moving iron (dynamic interference)

 <50kg: e.g. wheel trolleys >5m

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Objects that Affect Magnetic Field

4.3.3 SERVICE LINE

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