Method and apparatus for the controlled reduction of organic material
AssigneeEmery Microwave Management, Inc.
InventorCharles L. Emery
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Abstract
There is provided a new and useful method and apparatus for the controlled non-pyrolytic reduction of organic material comprising subjecting the material to microwave radiation in a reducing atmosphere.
Claims44
A method for the controlled non-pyrolytic reduction of organic material consisting of subjecting said material in a reducing atmosphere to controlled levels of microwave radiation sufficient to cause depolymerization of substantial quantities of said material and monitoring the temperature of said material and controlling the degree of microwave exposure responsive to said monitored temperature as to avoid any significant pyrolysis of said material.
A method for the controlled non-pyrolytic reduction of organic material consisting of:
- continuously feeding a stream of organic material into a microwave chamber;
- maintaining a reducing atmosphere in said chamber;
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- subjecting said material to controlled levels of microwave radiation sufficient to cause depolymerization of substantial quantities of said material and monitoring the temperature of said material as to avoid any significant pyrolysis of said material.
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