SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRYING SKINNED CERAMIC WARES USING RECYCLED MICROWAVE RADIATION

摘要

Systems and methods for drying skinned ceramic wares (10) using recycled microwave radiation are disclosed. The method includes irradiating wet skinned ceramic wares (10W) in a first applicator section (124W) with microwave radiation (212), wherein said irradiating (212) gives rise to reflected microwave radiation (212R). The method also includes capturing a portion of the reflected microwave radiation (212R) and irradiating a plurality of semi-dry skinned ceramic wares (10S) in a second applicator section (124S) with the reflected microwave radiation (212R). Systems for carrying out the method are also disclosed.