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

Omkar Ghatpande, Kim Trenbath, Gus Robinson, Amy Van Sant, Daniel Mendonsa, Rex Pillai, Elizabeth Morris, Youngkyoo Jung, Andrew Hernandez

Research output: NRELPresentation

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.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages17
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NamePresented at the Radiology Conference & Annual Meeting (RSNA), 27-30 November 2023, Chicago, Illinois

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5500-88040

Keywords

  • emissions
  • low-power
  • medical imaging equipment
  • MRI

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