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The machine itself should be able to detect that something anomalous is happening to the magnetic field as it is doing work on the metal item and immediately cu
by hyghjiyhu 1y ago
The machine itself should be able to detect that something anomalous is happening to the magnetic field as it is doing work on the metal item and immediately cut power.
- postalrat 1y agoMRI machines use a superconducting electromagnet that once energized will run forever. The only power it needs is to maintain the low temps for the superconductor. The "OFF" switch vents the coolant (helium) outside the hospital so the electromagnet stops superconducting and can turn off. Outside the hospital it would look something like: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/krMbFT0Ums0 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/krMbFT0Ums0