Microwave absorption and reflection properties of grinded sunflower seeds
The method of the heating degree calculation of grinded sunflower seeds in a microwave chamber using absorption, reflection and attenuation properties is presented. The value of the useful energy of microwave radiation in the range of 5,6 to 12,1 GHz with different material and emitter position in a chamber was determined. It was obtained that the maximum transformation degree of electromagnetic radiation into useful heat energy is 48,7% of the total energy of microwave radiation at 12,1 GHz with positioning the material near the reflector. The presented method can be applied for a heating processes modeling and calculation of various plant materials using microwave treatment.