Title :
Design of a microwave applicator for sterilization using multiobjective optimization and phase control scheme
Author :
Oliveira, Diogo B. ; Santos, Jésus J S ; Silva, Elson J. ; Neto, Oriane M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Fed. Univ. of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a multiobjective evolutionary approach to design a microwave heating applicator. The goal for the device is to heat the maximum amount of water spending minimum energy. A set of optimal solutions is obtained, the Pareto front. A decision-making strategy was applied for selecting the point that corresponds to the most efficient device. The efficiency is improved by using a phase control scheme to obtain constructive interference inside the load.
Keywords :
Pareto optimisation; microwave heating; phase control; Pareto front; constructive interference; decision-making strategy; microwave applicator; microwave heating; multiobjective evolutionary optimization; phase control scheme; water spending minimum energy; Applicators; Design optimization; Electromagnetic heating; Glass; Interference; Microwave devices; Phase control; Resistance heating; Temperature; Water heating;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Field Computation (CEFC), 2010 14th Biennial IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7059-4
DOI :
10.1109/CEFC.2010.5481812
