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MRI Load Profile Characterization Across Scanner Manufacturers and Field Strengths - Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Improvements

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Radiology plays a vital role in patient care, but a reliance on energy-intensive imaging equipment leads to significant greenhouse gas emissions. MRI scanners can consume up to 80% of their total energy during times when there is not active patient imaging. Characterizing MRI average power and time to enter low-power mode across scanning protocols can identify energy efficiency opportunities.

Source: OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)

Author: Ghatpande, Omkar; Trenbath, Kim; Robinson, Gus; Van Sant, Amy; Mendonsa, Daniel; Pillai, Rex M.; Morris, Elizabeth A.; Jung, Youngkyoo; Hernandez, Andrew M.

Institution: National Laboratory of the Rockies

Language: English

Topic: Energy Efficiency and Management

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency, National Renewable Energy Laboratory