Microwave sintering (MW) allows fast heating (?30 min) and densification of ceramic materials, like alumina Al2O3. In order to predict the final material properties (density, size grain size) mechanical SOVS (Skorohold Olevsky Viscous Sintering) model is adapted validated for conventional alumina. The implemented on ABAQUS with UMAT subroutine. Secondly, modified microwave by adapting shear vis...

A simple, mild and high efficient procedure for one pot three component synthesis of 2-amino 4-H chromene derivatives was studied. The reaction was performed in water using aryl aldehydes, malononitrile and resorcinol, phloroglucinol or naphthole in the presence of N-methyl D-glucamine (Meglumine) as a green high efficient catalyst. The reaction was studied in thermal, microwave (MW) and ultras...

Degradation of norfloxacin (NOR) was studied using a combination of microwave and UV irradiation methods (MW/UV process). Remarkable synergistic effect was found between MW and UV light. The removal rate with the MW/UV process was much faster than that with UV light irradiation only. Degradation of NOR followed second-order kinetics and ~72% of NOR could be removed in the first 5 min of MW/UV r...

Radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) radiation have been used in the modern world for many years. The rapidly increasing use of cellular phones in recent years has seen increased interest in relation to the possible health effects of exposure to RF/MW radiation. In 2011 a group of international experts organized by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon) concluded that ...

We describe results from the initial operation of our coaxial gyroklystron experiment, which is being evaluated as a potential driver for future linear colliders. The interaction is designed to occur between a 500 kV, 500 700 A beam and a series of coaxial TE0n1 microwave cavities. Output powers in excess of 100 MW at 8.568 GHz are expected with an efficiency of about 40% [1]. We detail perform...

Recent observations of nonthermal, resonant biological responses to weak millimeter microwave irradiation have led us to investigate whether similar influences exist on enzymatic functions in vitro. We chose (i) the reduction of ethanol in the presence of alcohol dehydrogenase and (ii) the cooperative binding of oxygen on hemoglobin. Using an irradiation intensity near 10 mW/cm2 the frequency w...

Toilet facilities in highly dense areas such as the slum and emergency settlements fill up rapidly; thus, requiring frequent emptying. Consequently, big quantities of fresh faecal sludge (FS) containing large amounts of pathogens are generated. Fast and efficient FS treatment technologies are therefore required for safe treatment and disposal of the FS in such conditions. This study explores th...

* Work supported by the US Department of Energy. In this paper we consider the preliminary designs of three-cavity microwave circuits for coaxial gyroklystrons. These tubes are predicted to produce over 100 MW of power in 1 μs pulses in Xand Ku-Band for linear collider applications with efficiencies exceeding 40% and gains above 50 dB. In particular, we examine the effect of first and second ha...

Advancements in imaging and laparoscopy have led to the expansion of minimally invasive techniques in the ablation of small renal masses (SRMs). We report the results of a study aimed at assessing the efficacy of thermoablative microwave (MW) effects on SRMs and the haemostatic as well as necrotic MW effects on the parenchyma surrounding the neoplasm. From November 2008 to October 2010, 10 pati...

Microwave (MW) heating has received attention as a new heating source for various industrial processes. Some materials are expected to be a more effective absorber of MW, and graphite is observed as a possible candidate for high-temperature application. We investigated the dependence of the aspect ratio of graphite fibers on both their heating behavior and permittivity under a 2.45 GHz MW elect...