A computed tomography ("CT") gantry cooling system including a gantry housing
defining
a gantry chamber, wherein the gantry housing includes a lower portion, an upper
portion, and a gantry cover disposed adjacent to the upper portion of the gantry
housing. The CT gantry cooling system also including a fan disposed within the
gantry cover of the gantry housing, wherein the fan is operable for forcing cooling
air into the gantry chamber and creating a positive pressure within the gantry
chamber. The CT gantry cooling system further including a vent disposed within
the gantry cover of the gantry housing, wherein the vent is operable for exhausting
heated air from the gantry chamber.
