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automatic cycle. The cycle can be interrupted in any moment pushing the stop<br />

cycle button.<br />

During the cycle the sample temperature can be monitored, through an IR<br />

sensor, placed in the centre above the microwave cavity. On the control panel there<br />

is a window for the visualization <strong>of</strong> the sample temperature during the microwave<br />

heating. In this page three values are shown:<br />

1. The maximum temperature during the cycle max C ;<br />

2. The greatest temperature during every passage max P ;<br />

3. The sample temperature in the moment in which the workpiece passes under<br />

the IR sensor T old .<br />

2.3 Microwave Oven <strong>Characterization</strong> in Dynamic<br />

Operative Conditions<br />

Before using the plant for curing the epoxy resin, some preliminary<br />

experiments<br />

have been performed for characterization, <strong>and</strong> therefore optimization <strong>of</strong> MW<br />

oven, working both with moving <strong>and</strong> immovable tray. In particular the identification<br />

<strong>of</strong> position on the tray, corresponding to the greatest electromagnetic energy<br />

density has been very important. This purpose has been performed, studying the<br />

electromagnetic energy distribution inside the applicator.<br />

Figure 2.11 shows a<br />

three-dimensional system <strong>of</strong> coordinates with origin in the centre <strong>of</strong> tray, introduced<br />

for the correct detection <strong>of</strong> the position in the volume, described by the<br />

tray.<br />

The basis <strong>of</strong> the tray illustrated in Figure 2.11 is a square surface <strong>of</strong> 60 cm <strong>of</strong><br />

side. On this surface a grid <strong>of</strong> 6 rows <strong>and</strong> 6 columns has been drawn. In this way<br />

36 squares <strong>of</strong> 10 x 10 cm have been cut out.<br />

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