ABSTRACT

Abstract ....................................................................................................376 14.1 Introduction ...................................................................................376 14.2 Fundamental Principles of RF Heating .........................................379 14.3 Mechanisms of RF and Critical Process Parameters ....................380 14.4 Penetration Depth ..........................................................................383 14.5 Equipment Design .........................................................................390 14.6 Conclusion ....................................................................................394 14.7 Research Needs and Future Trends ...............................................394 Keywords .................................................................................................395 References ................................................................................................395

V. K. SHIBY*, AISHA TABASSUM, and M. C. PANDEY