Abstract:
Apparatus which permits treatment of products with ionizing radiation in a controlled atmosphere comprises an inner chamber positioned within an outer chamber, the workpiece to be treated passing through the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a radiation-permeable window in one surface and the second chamber has means for the passage of radiation in juxtaposition with the window in the outer chamber. The apparatus may also contain means for carrying the product to be treated, as well as cooling means at the end of the radiation path.
Abstract:
Apparatus which permits treatment of products with ionizing radiation in a controlled atmosphere comprises a chamber having inlet and outlet openings for the passage of a product to be treated, a radiation-permeable window in one surface, and at least one gas reservoir within the chamber separated by a foraminous panel. Gas is introduced into the reservoir, passes through the foraminous panel and over and around the path of travel of the workpiece to be treated.