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The IET RF and Microwave Network in conjunction with the National Centre for Industrial Microwave Processing (NCIMP) at the University of Nottingham will be hosting a one-day seminar reviewing the latest developments in industrial microwave processing and technology on 2 December 2010.

The day will consist of short short abstracts and oral presentations and will provide an opportunity for PhD and Masters students to present their work and discuss ideas in an informal setting.

Some of the presentations include:  

• Microwave generator technology for the 21st century
• Application of high-frequency resonant transformers in the transmission of power
• Open-ended single mode resonant applicator for microelectronics packaging applications
• Microwave processing of forestry waste

UK and global industry is currently faced with the need to significantly reduce energy consumption, reduce environmental impact, improve sustainability and be more innovative in its approaches. These clear drivers offer significant but highly challenging opportunities for the creation of exciting and novel science and technology.

One generic technology that could underpin all of the above is the use of microwave heating. The UK already has a thriving multi-disciplinary community developing novel and innovative technological solutions based upon Microwave Processing. The future of this community and these developments are underpinned by research students throughout the UK and further afield

The seminar will bring together this student community to foster new collaborations, encourage multi-disciplinary interactions and showcase the current state of the art and future opportunities in microwave heating and Processing.

Cost

There is a flat rate of £45 + VAT

Programme

10.00	Registration
10.30	Welcome and introduction Prof Sam Kingman, University of Nottingham
10.45	Microwave generator technology for the 21st century Ewan Livingstone / Paul Burleigh e2v
11.15	Measurement of the microwave permittivity of mineral specimens at the micron scale Andrew Gregory, National Physical Laboratories
11.30	Open-ended single mode resonant applicator for microelectronics packaging applications Sumanth Pavuluri, Heriot-Watt University
11.45	Ultra-rapid, sustainable processing of silicon carbide powders and nanomaterials via microwave heating in air Lucia Carassiti, University of Glasgow
12.00	Microwave processing of forestry waste Hassan Al-Sayegh, University of Nottingham
12.15	Microwave-assisted low temperature fabrication of nanostructured α-Fe2O3 electrodes for solar-driven hydrogen generation Sina Saremi, Loughborough University
12.30	Lunch
13:30	Efficient microwave heating and dielectric characterisation of microfluidic systems Jack Naylon, Cardiff University
13.45	Microwave processing of oil contaminated drill cuttings: an alternative treatment to offshore drilling waste Igor Periera, University of Nottingham
14.00	Application of high-frequency resonant transformers in the transmission of power Gavin Dingley, Cranfield University
14.15	Cure of CFRP components using microwave technology Matthiad Meinel, GKN Holdings
14.30	Refreshment break
15.00	Microwave-assisted recovery of hydrocarbons from oil-bearing rocks Abdul Saeid, University of Nottingham
15.15	A new means of controlling phase evolution during nano electroceramic synthesis Vinothini Venkatachalam, Loughborough University
15.30	New directions in the microwave synthesis of inorganic materials; complex carbides and time-resolved reaction probes Helen Kitchen, University of Glasgow
15.45	Pyrolysis oil from microwave-heated pyrolysis of waste automotive engine oil Su Shiung, University of Cambridge
16.00	Closing comments

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