Mathematical modeling of electromagnetic field profiles in the microwave oven

Abstract

The Mathematical modeling is widely used for representing transport phenomena using numerical equations. The solutions for these equations, when solved properly, would be in close agreement with the behaviour of the material. In microwave heating, modelling can be a design tool to understand and develop optimum heating procedure for food. In the modelling process, the food system is broken down into many small elements. Simulation of the source of microwave is possible and solution to the electric field equations can be obtained. In the present study, a mathematical modelling technique, based on the finite element method was employed to analyze the heating behaviour.