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Master's Dissertation
DOI
https://doi.org/10.11606/D.85.2010.tde-29082011-135341
Document
Author
Full name
Samir Luiz Somessari
E-mail
Institute/School/College
Knowledge Area
Date of Defense
Published
São Paulo, 2010
Supervisor
Committee
Calvo, Wilson Aparecido Parejo (President)
Karam Junior, Dib
Rostelato, Maria Elisa Chuery Martins
Title in Portuguese
Automação do processo de soldagem a laser (Nd:YAG) para confecção das sementes de Iodo-125 utilizadas em braquiterapia
Keywords in Portuguese
automação
braquiterapia
controlador lógico programável
motor de passo
semente de iodo-125
Abstract in Portuguese
O objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver um sistema de automação para a produção das sementes de iodo-125 por soldagem a laser (Nd:YAG). As sementes de iodo- 125 são utilizadas com sucesso no tratamento de câncer por braquiterapia, via baixa taxa de dose. Esta pequena semente é constituída por uma cápsula de titânio soldada, com 0,8mm de diâmetro e 4,5mm de comprimento, contendo iodo-125 adsorvido em fio de prata, no interior da mesma. As sementes de iodo-125 são implantadas na próstata humana para irradiar o tumor e tratar o câncer. Hoje, o Centro de Tecnologia das Radiações - CTR, do IPEN-CNEN/SP importa e distribui 36.000 sementes de iodo-125 por ano, para as clínicas e hospitais no País. No entanto, o potencial do mercado brasileiro é de 8.000 sementes de iodo-125 por mês. Assim, a produção local destas fontes radioativas de iodo- 125 tornou-se uma prioridade para o Instituto, visando reduzir o preço e aumentar o fornecimento à população. Por outro lado, a automação industrial desempenha papel importante na fabricação das sementes de iodo-125, com aumento da produtividade e padrão elevado de qualidade, além de facilitar a implementação e o funcionamento de processos com Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF). A tecnologia consiste em associar peças mecânicas e componentes eletro-eletrônicos, para controle de máquinas e processos. A tecnologia de automação para produção das sementes de iodo-125 desenvolvida neste trabalho emprega Controlador Lógico Programável (CLP), motores de passos, drivers, máquina de soldagem a laser (Nd:YAG), sensores fotoelétricos e interfaces de comunicação.
Title in English
Development of an automation system for iodine-125 brachytherapy seed production by (Nd:YAG) laser welding
Keywords in English
automation
brachytherapy
iodine-125 seed
Programmable Logic Controller
stepper motor
Abstract in English
The aim of this work is to develop an automation system for iodine-125 radioactive seed production by (Nd:YAG) laser welding, which has been used successfully in Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy treatment. This small seed consists of a welded titanium capsule, with 0.8mm in diameter and 4.5mm in length, containing iodine-125 adsorbed onto a silver rod. The iodine-125 seeds are implanted into the human prostate to irradiate the tumor for cancer treatment. Nowadays, the Radiation Technology Center, at IPEN-CNEN/SP imports and distributes 36,000 iodine-125 seeds per year, for the clinics and hospitals in the country. However, the Brazilian market potential is now over 8,000 iodine-125 seeds per month. The local production of these iodine-125 radioactive sources becomes a priority for the Institute, in order to reduce the price and the problems of prostate cancer management. It will permit to spread their use to a largest number of patients in Brazil. On the other hand, the industrial automation plays an important role for iodine-125 seeds in order to increase the productivity, with high quality and assurance, avoiding human factors, implementing and operating with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The technology consists of appliance electronic and electro-mechanical parts and components to control machines and processes. The automation system technology for iodine-125 seed production developed in this work was mainly assembled employing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), stepper motors, drivers, (Nd:YAG) laser welding machine, photoelectric sensors and supervisory.
 
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Publishing Date
2011-08-31
 
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