Kilovolts peak definition

Kilovolts peak or “kVp” means the maximum value of the potential difference across an x−ray tube during an expo- sure.
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Kilovolts peak or "kVp" means the maximum value of the potential difference across an x-ray tube during an exposure.
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Kilovolts peak. (kVp) means the crest value in kilovolts of the potential difference of a pulsating potential generator. When only one-half of the wave is used, the value refers to the useful half of the wave.
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Examples of Kilovolts peak in a sentence

  • Kilovolts peak (kVp)—The maximum value of the potential difference across the X-ray tube during an exposure.

  • See "dose area product") "Kilovolts peak" (See "Peak tube potential").


More Definitions of Kilovolts peak

Kilovolts peak or "kVp" means the crest value, in kilovolts, of the electric potential applied to the x-ray tube between the cathode and anode of a pulsating electric potential generator.
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Related to Kilovolts peak

  • MW means megawatt.

  • MWh means megawatt-hour.

  • X-ray high-voltage generator means a device which transforms electrical energy from the potential supplied by the x-ray control to the tube operating potential. The device may also include means for transforming alternating current to direct current, filament transformers for the x-ray tube(s), high-voltage switches, electrical protective devices, and other appropriate elements.

  • Ton means a ton of two thousand two hundred and forty (2,240) lbs. net dry weight;

  • GPM means gallons per minute.