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This chapter presents microwave processing as an emerging technology. Starting with its historical development, the physical principles of microwaves as electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter are presented. Typical microwave sources, waveguides and applicators are described, before possible microwave applications with advantages and disadvantages are presented. After indicating the importance of product and packaging engineering for successful household applications, industr...This chapter presents microwave processing as an emerging technology. Starting with its historical development, the physical principles of microwaves as electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter are presented. Typical microwave sources, waveguides and applicators are described, before possible microwave applications with advantages and disadvantages are presented. After indicating the importance of product and packaging engineering for successful household applications, industrial processes such as heating, drying, baking, tempering, blanching and microorganism inactivation are introduced. Before referring to special safety regulations for microwave applications, the successful combination of microwave and eBeam irradiation for waste treatment is presented. Finally, the special need for modelling and verification of microwave processes is noted. The chapter closes with references and further literature for the interested reader.» weiterlesen» einklappen

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