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terial <strong>of</strong> absorbing electric energy <strong>and</strong> then the transformation <strong>of</strong> energy to<br />

heat;<br />

• Specific heat coefficient: this parameter can determine apparently dysfunctional<br />

behaviour <strong>of</strong> samples undergoing dielectric heating;<br />

• Frequency: the frequency <strong>of</strong> MW radiations are fixed at values <strong>of</strong> 915 MHz or<br />

2,45 GHz. The first one is more indicated for solid samples <strong>of</strong> big dimensions,<br />

while the second is more suitable for samples in a liquid state or <strong>of</strong> small<br />

dimensions;<br />

• Power: the power generated in industrial microwave plants ranges from 2 to<br />

100 KW. As expected the heating rate increases with the power. However<br />

an excessive heating rate can cause the formation <strong>of</strong> non uniform products<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> various imperfections;<br />

• Mode stirrer: these are devices for generating perturbation <strong>of</strong> electromagnetic<br />

field inside the applicator cavity for improving its uniform distribution.<br />

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