The 100kW In-Line Microwave Heating and Drying System by IMS is a 915 MHz solution for loose, granular and continuous, sheet materials. Whether used to post-dry materials after a conventional dryer to optimize final moisture uniformity, or purely for stand-alone drying, Industrial Microwave Systems (IMS) offers an efficient solution to many challenging heating and drying processes. Our patented applicator designs eliminate hot spots by uniformly heating thin materials of medium to low moisture content that do not efficiently absorb energy by conventional conductive or convective heat transfer processes. The unit consists of specially designed waveguides, arranged in a serpentine pattern.
Microwave Heating and Drying: Applications
A range of loose granular to continuous sheet materials that has been successfully processed with our 100kW In-Line Microwave Heating and Drying System includes:
- Corrguated Paper
- Crumb Rubber
- Insulation Materials
- Medical Foams
- Non-woven Materials
- Textiles
- Wood Products
100kW In-Line Heating and Drying System: Benefits and Advantages
- Increased production throughput as high speed microwave heating reduces drying times
- Rapid power adjustments and on/off capabilities eliminate lengthy warm-up and cool-down times
- Microwave energy distribution reduces risk of over-drying or scorching the product surface
- Lower energy consumption than conventional dryers containing less than 15% moisture
- Modular design and construction allows for a compact footprint that may be suitable for either vertical or horizontal applications
Design & Specifications
The 100kW In-Line Microwave Heating and Drying System offers modular construction that allows for an electric field orientation that is parallel to the material passing either on a microwave inert belt through the applicator or directly as a substrate without a belt. The result is greater absorption of power by the material. The following specifications apply:
| Frequency: | 915 MHz |
| Power Output: | 75 – 200 kW |
| Max. Throughput: | 1980 – 2640 lbs. per hour (900 – 1200 kg. per hour) |
| Max. Mositure Removal: | 300 lbs. per hour (144 kg. per hour) |
| Max. Temperature: | Limited by product and belt material |
| Operating Pressure: | Atmospheric at 14.7 psig (1.0 Barg) |
| Applicator Material: | Aluminum (Stainless Steel available upon request) |
| Max. Product Height: | 2″ (51 mm) |
| Belt Material: | Modular Polypropylene (other materials available upon request) |
| Belt Speed: | 0 – 134 feet per minute (0 – 40 meters per minute) |
| Belt Width: | Variable to meet customer specification |
| Electric Air Heater: | Optional for drying application |
| Generator, Control Panel & Applicator Dimensions | |
| Length: | 6’0″ (1.83 m) 2’8″ (0.81 m) Depends on application |
| Width: | 2’6″ (0.76 m) 0’9″ (0.23 m) Depends on application |
| Height: | 9’3″ (2.82 m) 4’0″ (1.22 m) Depends on application |
| Electricity (including belt drive motor): | 90 – 240 kW |
| Magnetron Cooling Water: | 20 – 27 GPM (75 – 100 LPM) |
To learn more about the IMS 100kW In-Line Microwave Heating and Drying System, please contact our team!
