Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	3-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of an Industrial Radio Frequency Heating System Using Finite Elements [PDF]
AUTHORS	T.V. Chow Ting Chan, J.M. Tang and F. Younce 2004 39 2 87-106
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Abstract This paper presents a new, yet simple and effective approach to modeling industrial Radio Frequency heating systems, using the wave equation applied in three dimensions instead of the conventional electrostatics method. The central idea is that the tank oscillatory circuit is excited using an external source. This then excites the applicator circuit which is then used to heat or dry the processed load. Good agreement exists between experimental and numerical data, namely the S11-parameter, phase, and heating patterns for different sized loads and positions.