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Journal of Microwave Power
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Research Note: Microwave Drying of Water Soaked Books [PDF] |
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D.Thomas and J. M. Flink 1974 9 4 349-354 |
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Abstract Current methods for drying of
water soaked books are generally slow and tedious, and it is often necessary to
freeze large numbers of volumes to prevent mold
growth while awaiting time to conduct the drying. We
have investigated the possibility of using microwave drying to achieve rapid
water removal from water soaked books, so that freezing and other slow treatments
may be unnecessary. Results show that sufficient water can be rapidly removed
so that the books may be opened and handled without evident danger to the
pages. No noticeable changes in paper quality have been observed following
the microwave drying process. |
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