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Journal of Microwave Power
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A New Method for the Control of Moisture and Insect Infestations
of Rain by Microwave Power [PDF] |
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M. A. K.
Hamid and R. J. Boulanger 1969 4 1 11-18 |
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Abstract A new method for the control of three common types of
wheat and flour insects (Tribolium confusum, Sitophilus granarius, and
Cryptolestes ferrugineus) by microwave power is presented. The method is
based on the detection of the dielectric properties of these insects and the
design of microwave apparatus of sufficient capacity to disinfest reasonable
quantities of grain by selective dielectric heating. Experimental
arrangements for the drying of wheat using single- and double-stage dryers
are also described, and the resulting effects on the milling and baking
qualities of wheat dried by this method are discussed. Finally, it is shown
that the equipment assembly may safely and effectively serve the dual
function of moisture and insect control of wheat at low cost, and compete
favourably with gas schemes and chemical sterilants now used to dry wheat and
eliminate its infestations. |
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