Energy storage solution for an MRI system
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1. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system power architecture, comprising:
- an AC mains;
a main distribution panel (MDP) connected to the AC mains;
a rectifier having an AC link input and a DC link output;
a power distribution unit (PDU) positioned between the MDP and rectifier;
a plurality of loads connected to the DC link output, wherein the plurality of loads comprises at least a radiofrequency amplifier power supply and a gradient amplifier power supply; and
one or more energy storage elements disposed between the rectifier and the plurality of loads and connected to the DC link output.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates possible implementations for utilizing energy storage elements in conjunction with a MRI system. Similarly, various associated control mechanisms are discussed. In certain embodiments, one or both of peak power shaving or energy backup may be facilitated by use of the energy storage elements. Certain such implementations may facilitate the use of higher-power MRI systems with an existing electrical infrastructure.
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1. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system power architecture, comprising:
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an AC mains; a main distribution panel (MDP) connected to the AC mains; a rectifier having an AC link input and a DC link output; a power distribution unit (PDU) positioned between the MDP and rectifier; a plurality of loads connected to the DC link output, wherein the plurality of loads comprises at least a radiofrequency amplifier power supply and a gradient amplifier power supply; and one or more energy storage elements disposed between the rectifier and the plurality of loads and connected to the DC link output. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system power architecture, comprising:
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a main distribution panel (MDP) configured to receive three-phase AC power and having an AC link output; a rectifier configured to receive the AC link output and coupled to a DC link; a plurality of loads connected to the DC link; one or more energy storage elements connected to the AC link output between the MDP and the rectifier; and a DC/AC isolated or non-isolated converter positioned between the one or more energy storage elements and the AC link output. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for providing power to components of a magnetic resonance imaging system, the method comprising:
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providing a main distribution panel (MDP) configured to receive three-phase AC power as an input; providing a plurality of loads comprising at least a radiofrequency amplifier and a gradient amplifier, wherein the plurality of loads is configured to receive DC power; providing a rectifier positioned between the MDP and the plurality of loads, wherein the rectifier is configured to receive an AC power input directly or indirectly from the MDP and to provide a DC power output directly or indirectly to the plurality of loads; and providing one or more energy storage elements downstream of the MDP and upstream of the one or more of the plurality of loads, wherein the one or more energy storage elements are not incorporated into the gradient amplifier. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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