Title :
Taking the grind out of grinding
Author_Institution :
Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
Existing uses of RF/microwave heating involve soft targets. This article focuses on current research being carried out in the United Kingdom and South Africa, where microwave energy is being applied to "soften up" rocks for the purpose of mineral extraction.
Keywords :
grinding; microwave heating; mineral processing industry; rocks; microwave heating; mineral extraction; rock grinding; Africa; Electromagnetic heating; Hyperthermia; Microwave antenna arrays; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Minerals; Petroleum; Radio frequency; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMW.2003.1237474
