This paper outlines the development of a contin-uous microwave-assisted pilot plant for almond disinfestation. A coupled thermal and electromagnetic model was defined in order to predict the temperature profile inside the treatment chamber. Then, a microwave apparatus having five generators suitably placed along the treatment chamber was numerically investigated. Therefore, to test the efficacy of microwaves in pest control of stored almonds, a pilot plant was developed and preliminary tested under variable operating conditions.

Continuous microwave pilot plant for almond disinfestation: preliminary tests

Berardi A.;Leone A.;Tamborrino A.
2022-01-01

Abstract

This paper outlines the development of a contin-uous microwave-assisted pilot plant for almond disinfestation. A coupled thermal and electromagnetic model was defined in order to predict the temperature profile inside the treatment chamber. Then, a microwave apparatus having five generators suitably placed along the treatment chamber was numerically investigated. Therefore, to test the efficacy of microwaves in pest control of stored almonds, a pilot plant was developed and preliminary tested under variable operating conditions.
2022
978-1-6654-7110-7
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Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11586/412527
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