Experimental Examination of Material Loaded Cylindrical Applicators and Comparison with Theoretical Models,
Abstract
Microwave heating experiments are presented for several different applicator/load configurations. Techniques are described for measuring resonant frequency, cavity quality factor, and electric field at the applicator wall. Theoretical calculations of resonant frequency and field patterns for coaxially loaded rods are shown to compare very well with experiment. Placement and orientation of anisotropic graphite fiber reinforced epoxy composite wafers for maximum power absorption is established. Finally, a method for uniform heating of large materials by mode-switching is demonstrated for the case of nylon disks in TE111 and TE211 modes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADP007780
Entities
People
- B. Manring
- J. Asmussen
- M. Siegel
- R. Fritz
Organizations
- Michigan State University