Abstract
This paper details the results from a large European Union rotomoulding research project on the adaptation and development of industrial microwave oven technology to the rotational moulding process. Following computer modelling, an industrial scale microwave oven was specifically designed, manufactured and attached to the drop-arm of a convention rotational moulding machine where extensive moulding trials were carried out. The design and development of the microwave oven and test mould, together with the savings in terms of energy efficiency and mould heating rate that were achieved are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings |
| Pages | 1274-1278 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 68th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2010, ANTEC 2010 - Orlando, FL, United States Duration: 16 May 2010 → 20 May 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 68th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2010, ANTEC 2010 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Orlando, FL |
| Period | 16/05/2010 → 20/05/2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Chemical Engineering(all)
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McCourt, M. P., Kearns, M. P., & Hanna, P. R. (2010). The adaption of microwave heating to the rotational moulding process. In Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2, pp. 1274-1278)