Effect of Magnetron Frequency on Heating Pattern in Domestic Oven

Authors

Sohan Birla, University of Nebraska- LincolnFollow
Krishnamoorthy Pitchai, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jeyamkondan Subbiah, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
David D. Jones, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2010

Comments

2010 PROCEEDINGS, International Microwave Power Institute’s 44th Annual Symposium, DENVER, July 14-16, 2010

Abstract

In this study a computer model was developed to simulate microwave heating of a model food with a range of magnetron frequencies. The range was decided upon performing the frequency spectrum analysis of microwave leakage from the microwave oven. Simulation results showed that the magnetron input as sinusoidal frequency from 2.44 GHz to 2.48 GHz generates different heating profiles. The simulated heating profiles were compared with experimental heating profiles obtained by using an IR camera. None of simulations with individual frequency exactly matches with experimental temperature profile. The closet match between simulated and observed temperature profiles was found with 2.46 GHz frequency. This study helped us to understand the dynamic nature of magnetron and how it influences microwave heating pattern of any food materials.