Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Microwave Energy in Foam Mat Dehydration Process [PDF]
AUTHORS	M. A. Rzepecka-Stuchly 1976 11 3 255-266
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Abstract Experimental results on the drying of foamed products by hot air and microwave energy are presented. The foam mat dehydration process by hot air provides accelerated drying due to the increased product surface area, which facilitates mass transfer. The foamed product, however, has a poor thermal conductivity. Application of microwave energy to heat the product increases drying rates substantially (up to ten times), and permits the use of thicker foam layers.