Design and Fabrication of Multi-Magnetron Microwave Oven for High-Temperature Applications

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 95 - 102, 20.01.2025

Ahmet Özmen , Aykut Coşkun , Mehmet Ertugrul

https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1520661

Abstract

This article examines the design, manufacture, and performance of multi-magnetron ovens capable of reaching high temperatures. Firstly, an appropriate waveguide was simulated, and the production process was completed. Then, the proposed designs for multi-magnetron ovens were simulated, and appropriate dimensions were suggested. It was reported that the average power density (PD) value of the produced multi-magnetron oven was 0.37 mW/cm², which indicates its performance and efficiency. This value was found to be compliant with standards and safe for human use. The main objective of our study was to demonstrate that waveguides can reach high temperatures at the center of the oven without affecting each other. In this context, it was observed that the temperature created by magnetrons operating in single, double, triple, and quadruple modes gradually increased at the center of the oven. The simulation results supporting this showed that the S21 parameter was -177 dB. The design proposed and applied in our study was efficient, easy to produce, safe for human use, low cost, and usable in commercial and academic studies for reaching high temperatures. Overall, the multi-magnetron oven design proved to be a successful and practical solution for applications requiring high temperatures, showcasing its potential for both industrial and research purposes. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights into the development of advanced heating technologies, demonstrating significant improvements in efficiency and safety for high-temperature applications.

Keywords

Multi-Magnetron, High-Temperature Oven, Power Density, Microwave Oven

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