MICROWAVE DRYING

DRYING FOOD AND MATERIAL

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Microwave drying is a dielectric process based on the conversion of electromagnetic energy into heat within the product, leading to the evaporation of water. 

Diagram of electromagnetic waves with electric and magnetic field, and direction of propagation.

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

LEVERAGE MICROWAVE DRYING

Unlike other heat sources, microwaves heat volumetrically by penetrating deep into the material to heat the whole volume simultaneously. Microwave’s volumetric drying speeds up an otherwise slow process, all while optimizing energy efficiency and improving final product quality. Read our blog post to learn how it compares to a traditional system. 

    Combining the advantages of microwaves with NuWave Research’s patented microwave techniques allows our equipment to reach high throughputs with capacities from 100kg per hour up to +40 ton per hour and achieve uniform product drying through even energy distribution. 

      Some benefits OF DRYING WITH microwave: 

        High Throughput

        Reduced Energy Costs

        Faster Drying Times

        Premium Products

        WHERE CAN MICROWAVE BE APPLIED?

        DISCOVER OUR APPLICATIONS

        Conveyor of food material in an industrial manufacturing facility.

        The microwave applications are endless, from vacuum drying food and healthy single ingredient snacks to drying of carbon products. Our industrial microwave systems, available in standard or customized configurations, are designed to cover the widest array of applications.

        Some drying applications that resulted in fast drying times, superior quality retention, and premium products include:

         

          • Carbon Products
          • Insects
          • Composite Panels
          • Fruit & Vegetables
          • Foam

        WHAT ARE THE MACHINE OPTIONS?

        MICROWAVE DRYING SYSTEMS

        Our in-house team of engineers, scientists, and fabricators are ready to deliver an industrial microwave system with the best material handling and drying environment for your product.

        Click below to read more about the different drying environments we offer and their benefits.

         PROCESSING OPTIONS INCLUDE:

        Tray

        Material handling option for an industrial microwave system.

        Available in ambient or vacuum environments.

        Perfect for gentle drying of fragile products, such as complex baked goods like cheesecake.

        MIXER OR ROTARY DRUM

        Mixer material handling for an industrial microwave dryer.

        Available in ambient or vacuum environments.

        Ideal for drying loose products or products that can handle mixing or rolling inside a drum.

        BELT

        Material handling option for an industrial microwave system.

        Available in ambient environments.

        Perfect for drying products from thick slurries to powders, to shredded products to panels or slabs.

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        Interested in learning more about our microwave techniques and which type is best suited for your application?