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Planning and Design
Gathering information about your project will assist in the preliminary design and cost estimates required for project feasibility studies. The Atomic Project Questionnaire will consolidate information you may have and identify what needs to be gathered. Atomic will use this information to develop accurate designs and estimates.
Typical layout of a Ledite Maze Entry Accelerator Room
Specific dimensions and details will vary based upon:
Location and Entry Types
Ledite accelerator rooms can be built as free-standing exterior buildings or constructed within a new or existing building shell. Ledite rooms can be configured to any size of shape, but the most common types are:
- Direct Entry
- Maze Entry
- Doorless Entry.
Treatment Modality
Modality will effect interior dimensions and the thickness of the barrier shielding. The most common treatment types are:
Conventional
Require minimum interior space and generally minimal wall thickness.Total Body Irradiation
Treatment room needs to be approximately 5'-0" (1.5 m) larger between primary barriers.Intensity Modulated Radiation
Secondary wall barriers are generally 25% to 30% thicker than conventional walls. Extra protection may be applied either on the exterior or interior sides of the walls.Stereotactic
Stereotactic procedures may allow a reduction in primary barrier widths.
Machine Manufacturers and Equipment
Room size is affected by machine make and model. Generally, high energy accelerators are larger and require a greater distance from back wall to isocenter than smaller, low energy accelerators.
Couch Rotation
Most accelerators have treatment couches that require an approximate 6 foot radius for normal couch rotation under clinical treatment conditions. Where facilities are tight on space, it is possible to design the room to the clinical couch rotation requirement, with a designated area for full extension couch for service.
Cabinetry and Equipment Components
Storage cabinets, sinks and splashguards, garment racks, etc. can be worked into the design. An efficient use of space is the incorporation of storage or workspace into the area between the primary barrier and the secondary side walls.
