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Microwave Heating
Microwave heating is a heat transfer technology using microwaves
— electromagnetic waves between 100 centimeters and 1
centimeter in wavelength — to heat an object.
Microwaves are able to penetrate objects, enabling a very rapid
and high-intensity heat transfer throughout an item. The volumetric
heating capability of microwaves is ideally suited for heating
bulky products with a high volume to surface ratio.
Industrial Applications
- Tempering frozen meat to enable effective cutting
- Curing of seamless rubber gaskets and moldings
- Quicker heating of food
- Curing of adhesives for plywood and construction lumber
- Bonding of composite sheets
Industrial Benefits
- Quick response time for both start-up time and time to reach
equilibrium
- Small temperature gradient, resulting in heat consistency
throughout object
- Quicker moisture removal while maintaining lower temperatures
- Low maintenance
- No package deformation
Advanced Energy's Services
Microwave heating produces a volume-heating effect that offers
advantages over surface heating in many industrial situations.
As a nonprofit, independent organization, Advanced Energy can
evaluate, test and recommend unbiased solutions to help you
meet your objectives.
- If you are already using microwave heating, we can review
your process and equipment to ensure optimal production quality,
product quality and environmental compliance.
- If you have made the decision to use microwave heating,
we can evaluate your implementation plan and validate your
approach — our specialists can also assist you with
vendor contact information, establishing the bid process and
any other start-up issues.
- If you are considering microwave heating for an industrial
application, we can work with you as a trusted resource throughout
the process (from evaluation through implementation). We can
even provide you with economic and return-on-investment information
to help you justify the purchase.
For More Information
Contact Mark Gentry at (336) 679-4020 or mgentry@advancedenergy.org.
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