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schematic comparison between the microwave working without <strong>and</strong> with VPMS is<br />

illustrated in Figure 2.10.<br />

Figure 2.10: Scheme <strong>of</strong> power supplying in a microwave oven without (A)<br />

<strong>and</strong>with(B)VPMS.<br />

While using a VPMS system, the power is applied continuously <strong>and</strong> it corresponds<br />

to the values set by the user. Considering again the above example, if<br />

an operator chooses a power <strong>of</strong> 25% <strong>of</strong> the maximum value, the VPMS system<br />

supplies 250 W for the whole cycle time, as illustrated in Figure 2.10 (B).<br />

This system <strong>of</strong>fers the main advantage <strong>of</strong> a more uniform sample curing, without<br />

the overheating, due to the application <strong>of</strong> the maximum power. Fu et al. [15]<br />

have investigated the power absorbed <strong>and</strong> reflected by epoxy samples,<br />

polymerized<br />

with the both power control systems, <strong>and</strong> they have demonstrated that a<br />

continuously power supplying ensures higher reaction rate.<br />

2.2.3 Insulator<br />

In the microwave plant produced by Microglass s.r.l. there is an electric insulator<br />

between the magnetron <strong>and</strong> the waveguide. Its operation is based on ferrites,<br />

placed in its centre, <strong>and</strong> dipped in a magnetic field, generated by two permanent<br />

magnets, collocated in the centre on the outside <strong>of</strong> the insulator.<br />

The insulator performs two important functions:<br />

1. Enables the operation <strong>of</strong> the magnetron in the best matching conditions,<br />

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