TORWAVE thermal processing equipment combines the established strengths of the TORBED processor with microwave energy, opening up opportunities to heat and process materials in new ways.
The TORBED processor provides intensive contact between particles and process gases, with high rates of heat and mass transfer. In the TORWAVE processor, Microwave energy can add a further dimension by heating suitable materials directly.
This combination is particularly interesting where conventional heating is constrained by a slow or difficult processing step. For example, microwaves may help move moisture within a material towards its surface, where it can be removed by heated gas or steam.
The value of adding microwave energy depends on the material and the process. The greatest opportunity arises where it can overcome a limiting step or deliver a significant improvement in product quality or value.
TORWAVE offers a platform for exploring these opportunities through testing and process development.