The present invention relates to a device for heating materials using microwaves, particularly applicable to the heating of ore products, which makes it possible to eliminate the use of fossil fuels (for example natural gas, coal, fuel oil, etc.) for generating heat for heating this type of material, rendering viable the use of microwaves for heating materials through a more efficient dispersion of the electromagnetic waves thereof. The present invention also relates to systems that make use of the heating device as set out above, and a method for heating using microwaves.

The present invention relates to a device for heating materials using microwaves, particularly applicable to the heating of ore products, which makes it possible to eliminate the use of fossil fuels (for example natural gas, coal, fuel oil, etc.) for generating heat for heating this type of material, rendering viable the use of microwaves for heating materials through a more efficient dispersion of the electromagnetic waves thereof. The present invention also relates to systems that make use of the heating device as set out above, and a method for heating using microwaves.

The use of heat is elemental in household applications, particularly in cooking apparatus, but they are not smart and automated, which often causes fires and other safety hazards. In fact, 42% of household fires are caused by cooking devices. In our modern household, all cooking devices require some kind of user input, such as time, temperature, food type etc. to determine how long to cook, often resulting in under/overcooking due to human error. This invention demonstrates advanced thermopile assisted remote temperature detection technology in conjunction with controlled feedback systems to effectively cook food. Extending this with the use of a computing device and “Internet Of Things,” a revolutionary cooking apparatus has been devised that can automatically calculate & control the desired temperature of any food type & amount placed in the device without need of any user input. A working prototype has been created that includes all these features.

An exemplary method for protecting a microwave magnetron is disclosed provided by the steps of positioning one or more containers on a conveyer belt which passes through the microwave oven, where each container is holding a liquid. Exemplary embodiments also provide the steps of ramping up the magnetron while a container is passing through the microwave oven, positioning product for microwaving on the conveyer belt, and applying microwave energy to the product. A system for protecting a magnetron is also disclosed having a plurality of containers, each container holding a liquid and positioned atop the conveyer belt before placing a product for microwaving on the conveyer.

An exemplary method for protecting a microwave magnetron is disclosed provided by the steps of positioning one or more containers on a conveyer belt which passes through the microwave oven, where each container is holding a liquid. Exemplary embodiments also provide the steps of ramping up the magnetron while a container is passing through the microwave oven, positioning product for microwaving on the conveyer belt, and applying microwave energy to the product. A system for protecting a magnetron is also disclosed having a plurality of containers, each container holding a liquid and positioned atop the conveyer belt before placing a product for microwaving on the conveyer.

A method of operating a cooking appliance includes receiving, by a controller of the cooking appliance, an input indicating that the cooking appliance is to operate in a meal cook cycle. The method also includes activating at least one heater module of a plurality of heater modules during the meal cook cycle. The method also includes activating a motor to rotate a turntable through a complete revolution within the cooking cavity. The turntable is rotated at a first speed during a first portion of the complete revolution and at a second speed different from the first speed during a second portion of the complete revolution.

A chemical reaction method includes preparing a chemical reaction apparatus including a horizontal flow reactor partitioned into multiple chambers by multiple partition plates. A liquid content horizontally flows with an unfilled space provided thereabove. a microwave generator and a waveguide that transmits microwaves to the unfilled space are also included. The reactor is inclined such that, in each of the chambers, a weir height on an inlet side is higher than a weir height on an outlet side by at least an overflow depth at the partition plate on the outlet side. The content is flowed over each of the multiple partition plates inside the reactor. The content flowing inside the reactor is irradiated with microwaves. The inclination angle of the reactor is changed in each of the chambers so that a weir height on an inlet side is higher than a weir height on an outlet side.

A chemical reaction method includes preparing a chemical reaction apparatus including a horizontal flow reactor partitioned into multiple chambers by multiple partition plates. A liquid content horizontally flows with an unfilled space provided thereabove. a microwave generator and a waveguide that transmits microwaves to the unfilled space are also included. The reactor is inclined such that, in each of the chambers, a weir height on an inlet side is higher than a weir height on an outlet side by at least an overflow depth at the partition plate on the outlet side. The content is flowed over each of the multiple partition plates inside the reactor. The content flowing inside the reactor is irradiated with microwaves. The inclination angle of the reactor is changed in each of the chambers so that a weir height on an inlet side is higher than a weir height on an outlet side.

Embodiments herein include processing systems for food products and related methods. In an embodiment, a food processing system is included with a continuous processing channel divided into a come-up chamber, a main electromagnetic wave (such as microwave) heating chamber, and a cool-down chamber. The continuous processing channel can define at least two separate portions oriented for vertical product movement. In various embodiments, the come-up chamber, the main electromagnetic wave heating chamber, and the cool-down chamber are at least partially filled with liquid. The system can further include a product conveyor mechanism to convey food products to be processed continuously along a conveyance path passing from the come-up chamber through the main electromagnetic wave heating chamber and to the cool-down chamber. The system can further include an electromagnetic wave energy emitting apparatus configured to emit electromagnetic wave energy into the main heating chamber. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Embodiments herein include processing systems for food products and related methods. In an embodiment, a food processing system is included with a continuous processing channel divided into a come-up chamber, a main electromagnetic wave (such as microwave) heating chamber, and a cool-down chamber. The continuous processing channel can define at least two separate portions oriented for vertical product movement. In various embodiments, the come-up chamber, the main electromagnetic wave heating chamber, and the cool-down chamber are at least partially filled with liquid. The system can further include a product conveyor mechanism to convey food products to be processed continuously along a conveyance path passing from the come-up chamber through the main electromagnetic wave heating chamber and to the cool-down chamber. The system can further include an electromagnetic wave energy emitting apparatus configured to emit electromagnetic wave energy into the main heating chamber. Other embodiments are also included herein.