2017-Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit
SIPS 2017 Volume 5. Marquis Intl. Symp. / New and Advanced Materials and Technologies
| Editors: | Kongoli F, Marquis F, Chikhradze N |
| Publisher: | Flogen Star OUTREACH |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Pages: | 590 pages |
| ISBN: | 978-1-987820-69-0 |
| ISSN: | 2291-1227 (Metals and Materials Processing in a Clean Environment Series) |
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Microwave Damage and Processing of Cementitious and Geological Materials
William Proud1; Gareth Tear2;1IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, London, United Kingdom (Great Britain); 2INSTITUTE OF SHOCK PHYSICS, London, United Kingdom (Great Britain);
Type of Paper: Keynote
Id Paper: 335
Topic: 43
Abstract:
This talk will address the effect of microwave radiation on the strength of cementitious and geological materials.
The absorption of microwaves by cements and rocks can result in severe degradation of material strength cause by micro-fracturing caused by differential expansion of components in these often complex composite materials. The talk will address the background of the technique, the materials appropriate to its use and also applications. Such applications include reduced energy milling, the removal of cement from environments where dust and fine particulates are to be avoided. Recent research on the ballistic efficiency of microwave damaged materials will also be presented.
A discussion of the relevant numerical modelling required for these complex materials will be included.