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.

    Keywords:

    Energy efficiency; New and advanced technology; Soil and waste remediation;

    Cite this article as:

    Proud W and Tear G. (2017). Microwave Damage and Processing of Cementitious and Geological Materials. In Kongoli F, Marquis F, Chikhradze N (Eds.), Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit SIPS 2017 Volume 5. Marquis Intl. Symp. / New and Advanced Materials and Technologies (pp. 320-321). Montreal, Canada: FLOGEN Star Outreach