Energy performance of MRI systems: on-site validation and comparison with manufacturer declarations
Replacing the old MRI scanner reduced energy consumption by 16.3%, mainly due to lower use in non-productive modes. Over a 10-year operational period, the primary energy consumption savings varied from 235.6 to 687.1 MWh. A discrepancy emerged between EPD-reported and real-world measurements, highlighting the importance of on-site validation for sustainability assessments.
Authors
- Matteo Verga
- Gian Luca Viganò
- Andrea Roletto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0271-5638)
- Anna Savio
- Simone Zanoni
Institutions
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia (IT)
- University of Brescia (IT)
- Politecnico di Milano (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Radiology Experimental
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41747-025-00668-w
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Energy Efficiency and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 19.58