The use of microwave field energy in the drying process of wooden sticks

摘要

This paper addresses the concrete mode of using the energy of the microwave field in the drying process of wooden sticks used in the food industry. For the numerical analysis of the microwave field we used the COMSOL Multiphysics numerical modelling programme. The experimental measurements were performed using a multimode applicator. The aim of this paper is to present a study on the microwave field (MW) drying of wooden sticks. This method ensures significant reduction of drying times, obtaining quality products, preserving the original geometry and structure of the sticks.