Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Measurement of the Dielectric Properties of Char at 2.45 GHz [PDF]
AUTHORS	S. Challa, W.E. Little and C.Y. Cha 1994 29 3 131-137
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Abstract Microwave energy applied to a carbon-based adsorbent has been found to enhance the chemical reactions of SOx and NOx decomposition. The NOx and SOx, in the combustion flue gas are adsorbed in a bed of carbon adsorbent and decomposed by microwave energy into nitrogen and elemental sulfur, respectively. The dielectric properties of various carbon adsorbents were measured by the waveguide short circuit sample holder technique. A knowledge of the dielectric properties of carbon adsorbent is necessary for a better understanding of microwave processes and for design of reactors. Key Words: Microwave, Dielectric constant, Char, Activated carbon, Gas cleanup, Skin depth.