Most Cylindrical
Systems are composed of the following major components:
Tube – Allows material to travel, usually
by being pumped, through the IMS Cylindrical Heater where the target
material absorbs microwave energy. This is a microwave-invisible
tube that does not heat up, typically made out of Teflon, a specialty
plastic or ceramic.
Microwave Generator – Generates the microwave
energy of a given frequency and a maximum power output that is
launched into the applicator. The generator and its ancillary components
include a magnetron, electromagnet, power supply, circulators,
water load, and enclosures for the entire generator component.
Applicator – Contains and distributes the
microwave energy such that as the target material passes through
the applicator it uniformly and efficiently absorbs the available
microwave energy to achieve the desired results. The applicator
is the essence of Industrial Microwave Systems’ competitive
advantage, and its design, construction, utility, and function
are patented. The applicators incorporate unique designs and geometries
within an elliptical focusing structure.
Control System – Monitors and controls
the performance of the system and facilitates programming/automation
as well as in-process adjustments of variables such as power output
and change in temperature. The control system is comprised of computers,
displays, devices for data acquisition, power monitoring, temperature
monitoring, and enclosures for the entire control system component.
Safety – Monitors the entire system for
the leakage of microwave energy and communicates with the control
system for automatic shut down in the unlikely event that leakage
is detected. Every Cylindrical Heating System incorporates a unique “choking” mechanism
at the entry and exit to the applicator that reduces microwave
leakage to below detectable levels. The safety system is comprised
of permanently mounted leakage detectors hard wired into the control
system and the “choking” mechanisms. |
