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Computer Modeling and Numerical Techniques for Quantifying Microwave Interactions with Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Magdy F. Iskander
Magdy F. Iskander*
Affiliation:
University of Utah, Department of Electrical Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112
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Abstract

Computer modeling and numerical techniques provide an attractive, accurate, fast, and cost-effective means for calculating power deposition patterns and temperature distributions in materials during and after their processing using microwaves. Besides giving information on heating rates and patterns, numerical modeling and computational techniques may provide valuable information that may result in better control and optimization of theheating process. The optimum material/insulation combination for improved uniformity and efficiency of microwave sintering of ceramics and the development of procedures that may prevent problems such as temperature runaways are typical examples of attainable benefits from numerical modeling and computational techniques.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 189: Symposium L – Microwave Processing of Materials II , 1990 , 149
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1991

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