Fundamentals of microwaves & RF

• Generation and propagation of electromagnetic waves
• Wave/matter interaction. Energy absorption and heating
• ISM frequency bands
• Standard equipment

Advanced microwaves & RF training

• Impedance matching elements
• Operation of the amplifier electronic tubes
• Principles of equipment design via electromagnetic modelling

Principles of design and choice of microwave & RF equipment

• Feasibility testing
• Energy balance, choice of frequency and industrial scale-up 
• Utilities requirement for running industrial installations
• Economics of the process: CAPEX, OPEX vs. ROIC

Advanced training on microwave & RF assisted processing

• Biomass extraction, choice of solvents
• Chemical synthesis in liquid, solid and gaseous phase
• Microwave plasma assisted pyrolysis
• Removal of water or solvents (drying)
• Treatment and purification of industrial gas
• Hybrid treatment - Synergy with other treatment methods (ultrasounds, UV, IR etc.)

Engineering and set-up of microwave & RF equipment

• Automation and system control
• Process optimisation
• Personnel and equipment safety
• Maintenance planning and troubleshooting for industrial equipment and installations
• Identification of manufacturers and suppliers of required equipment
• Identification of internal skills and tailor-made training of teams