The current trend away from isotopic irradiators for the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) means that alternative systems are required. This paper describes the dosimetric assessment of a Precision X-Ray X-Rad 320 system with an integrated chilling system (SIT Module) suitable for the irradiation of chill immobilized adult mosquitoes. This system is capable of irradiating a load volume of approximately 4 L whilst maintaining a suitable temperature to maintain the insects immobile. Dose rates, dose uniformity ratios and estimated weekly throughput are presented for various configurations and energies. The throughput for chilled adult mosquitoes is sufficient for currently operational or planned mosquito sterile insect programs.

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用于高通量昆虫消毒的冷冻 X 射线辐照器的剂量学评估


当前趋势是昆虫不育技术 （SIT） 不再使用同位素辐照器，这意味着需要替代系统。本文描述了精密 X 射线 X-Rad 320 系统的剂量学评估，该系统带有集成冷却系统（SIT 模块），适用于照射寒冷固定的成年蚊子。该系统能够照射大约 4 L 的负载量，同时保持适当的温度以保持昆虫不动。给出了各种配置和能量的剂量率、剂量均匀性比和估计的每周吞吐量。冷藏成年蚊子的通量足以满足当前运行或计划中的蚊子不育昆虫计划。