SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – IMPI 48
June 18-20, 2014
Last updated: March 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
8:00am-12:00pm:Short Course: Microwaves 101(Optional- Additional Fee Applies)
Bob Schiffmann, R.F. Schiffmann Associates, Inc.
This course will examine the fundamental principles of microwave heating including microwave heating fundamentals, microwave oven fundamentals and microwavable foods and packaging. Attendees will leave the course with a better knowledge of: What are microwave ovens? What are their properties? How do they interact with materials? The course will also discuss requirements and methods for developing microwavable food products, and packaging and how they can be integrated into product development.
12:30pm-4:30pm:Short Course: Introduction to Multiphysics Modeling in Microwave Power Engineering(Optional- Additional Fee Applies)
Vadim Yakovlev, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The course reviews major issues and challenges in the development of processes and systems in microwave thermal processing of materials and shows how these difficulties could be addressed (as well as what problems could be resolved) with the use of computer modeling. Technical aspects of microwave heating and related physical phenomena are discussed in the context of their mathematical characterization; corresponding numerical techniques are briefly overviewed. Options provided by modern computer tools for multiphysics simulation are considered. Computational strategies of modeling and CAD of systems and processes are discussed and illustrated by examples of successful applied projects. The course is concluded by live demonstrations of functionality of QuickWave-3D, the modeling software with advanced capabilities in simulation of electromagnetic and thermal phenomena in diverse microwave heating
scenarios.
5:00pm-7:00pm:Welcome Reception (Posters and Exhibits Open)
Thursday, June 19, 2014
8:00am-8:15am:Welcome & Introductions
Bob Schiffmann and Raymond Boxman
8:15am-9:00amKeynote Lecture:Radio-frequency Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Biophysics and Clinical Implications
EladAnter, BIDMC, Harvard Medical School
9:00am-9:50am:FOOD AND AGRICULTURE I
Low Power Microwave Heating to Control Insect Pests on Tomato Plants
Sandeep V. Gaikwad, S.C.O.E. P.I.C.T, University of Pune
(Invited Speaker)
A Crop-ecology Based Assessment of Microwave-based Weed Management when Herbicide Resistance is Present
Brodie Graham, The University of Melbourne
9:50am-10:05am:COFFEE BREAK
10:05am-11:05am:FOOD AND AGRICULTURE II
Effect of Microwave-Assisted Hot Water Treatment on the Quality of Grapefruits
Nohemi Soto-Reyes, Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Dielectric Properties and Thermal Conductivity of Peanut Butter
Soon K. Lau, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Computer Simulation Analyses to Improve Radio Frequency (RF) Heating Uniformity in Dried Fruits for Insect Control
Bandar Alfaifi, King Saud University
11:05pm-11:25am: POSTER FLASH PRESENTATIONS
Full list of poster presentations on Page 6
11:25am-12:10pm:POSTER & EXHIBITOR SESSION
12:10pm – 1:10pm:NETWORKING LUNCHEON(Posters & Exhibits Open)
1:10pm-2:40pm:CONCURRENT SESSIONS
COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
Automatic Impedance Matching in High-Power Microwave Applications
Vladimir Bilik, Slovak University of Technology(Invited Speaker)
Aura-Wave microwave-assisted Plasma Source using 2.45 GHz Solid State Generator
Marilena Radoiu, SAIREM SAS
Waveguide vs. Coax – Practical Considerations for Microwave Heating Applications
John F. Gerling, Gerling Applied Engineering, Inc
Application of Slow-Waves for RF and Microwave Heating
Yuriy N. Pchelnikov, Slowaves, Inc
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY I
Global Microwave Market Panel
Current global microwave oven market, trends, sales, etc.
Moderator: Steven Drucker, Microwave Science JV LLC (US Market)
Panelists: Luan Chun, Midea Kitchen Appliances Division (China)
Bill DePiazza, Galanz (China)
Invited Panelists from: Japan, Europe, and South America
2:40pm-2:55pm:COFFEE BREAK
2:55pm-4:45pm:MODELING
Modeling Heating of Microwave Foods: Why, When, How, and What do you need?
Peter Pesheck, General Mills-retired (Invited Speaker)
Improving Microwave Cooking Performance by Source Phase Shifting
Francesco Gambato, University of Padova
Simplification of Finite Element Model by using Electromagnetic Power Density at Room Temperature for Microwave Heating of Mashed Potato at Various Initial Temperatures
Jiajia Chen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Panel Discussion: Is Modeling Worth the Effort?
Peter Pesheck, General Mills (retired) and Vadim Yakovlev, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
4:45pm-5:45pm:IMPI BUSINESS MEETING
6:45pm-9:00pm:GROUP DINNER IN THE FRENCH QUARTER
Friday, June 20
8:00am-8:45am:Keynote Address: RF Excitation of Accelerators
Tom Powers,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
8:45am-9:35am:HEALTH & SAFETY
A Review of Microwave Power Applications and Safety Issues: Facts and Myths
John M. Osepchuk, Full Spectrum Consulting (Invited Speaker)
Two Case Studies of Microwave Heated Products that Burned Users
Bob Schiffmann, R.F. Schiffmann Associates Inc.
9:35am-9:50am:COFFEE BREAK
9:50am-12:20pm:CONCURRENT SESSIONS
CHEMISTRY
Microwave Heating: A Versatile Tool for use in Preparative Chemistry, Reaction Monitoring and Undergraduate Education
NicholasLeadbeater, University of Connecticut(Invited Speaker)
Microwave Synthesis of Sulfonated Cyanine Dyes for Use as Biosensors
Angela J. Winstead, Morgan State University
MATERIALS I – NANO-MATERIALS
Application of Modulated RF Thermal Plasmas to Synthesis of Large Amounts of Nanoparticles
Yasunori Tanaka, Kanazawa University(Invited Speaker)
Process of Microwave-Enabled Production of Solution-Processable Graphene: Computational and Experimental Studies
Vadim Yakovlev, Worcester Polytechnic Institute(Invited Speaker)
2.45 GHz and 5.8 GHz Applicators for MW Synthesis of SiC Nanoparticles
Karina Cabriales, University of Nuevo Leon
Microwave Nanoheating for Rapid Selective Processing of Carbon Nanotube Films on Plastic Substrates
Sunshin Jung, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY II
Make Sure That There Is A Beach Before You Try To Launch A New Industrial Microwave Beachhead
Bernie Krieger, Cober Inc. (Invited Speaker)
Single Feed Multi-Magnetron Launch System
Ken Eke, Apollo USA Inc.(Invited Speaker)
Microwave Processing of Food Products: Three Case Studies
Bob Schiffmann, R.F. Schiffmann Associates Inc.
Industrial Microwave Processing in China
Tian-ren Ji, Chengdu Newman Hueray Microwave Tech. Co., Ltd. (China)
12:20pm-1:10pm:Networking Luncheon (Poster and Exhibits Open)
1:10pm-2:10pm:POSTER & EXHIBITOR SESSION
2:10pm-3:30pm:CONCURRENT SESSIONS
MATERIALS II
Microwave and Flash Processing of Electroceramic Devices
Bala Vaidhyanathan,Loughborough University(Invited Speaker)
New Tools in Biomedicine: iCrystal System and New Crystallization Platforms for Rapid Drug Development
Kadar Aslan, Morgan State University(Invited Speaker)
Microwave Douglas Fir Log Modification for Preservative Treatment
Grigory Torgovnikov, University of Melbourne
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SESSION III
Food Safety, Validation and the FSIS
William K. Shaw, Food Safety & Inspection Service, USDA
Frozen NRTE Food Architectures For Food Safety Success
Steve Drucker, Microwave Science JV LLC
Development of Model Food for Heating Pattern Determination in Microwave Sterilization Process Development
Zhongwei Tang, Washington State University
3:30pm-3:50pm:COFFEE BREAK
3:50pm-5:10pm:CONCURRENT SESSIONS
PROPERTIES
The Use of Dielectric Spectroscopy in the Development and Optimisation of Microwave Processes
Georgios Dimitrakis, University of Nottingham(Invited Speaker)
The Microwave Journey: From Theory to Real World Industrial Applications
Ahmed Al-Shamma’a, John Moore Liverpool University (Invited Speaker)
Dielectric Properties of Beans at Ultra-Wide Band Frequencies
Richard Torrealba Meléndez, Universidad de las Américas Puebla
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLIGY IV
Modeling as a Tool for Microwaveable Food Product Development
Jeyam Subbiah, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
High Energy Research in China
Baoqing Zeng, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Ask The Expert Panel Discussion
5:10pm-5:25pmWrap Up and Awards
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
2.45 GHz Solid State Microwave Generators: from Laboratory to Industrial Applications
Marilena Radoiu,SAIREM SAS
Effectiveness of Microwave Lumber Modification Technology Application
Alexandra Leshchinskaya, National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"
Interactions between Steel-reinforced Cementitious Paste and Microwave Energy using a Single-mode Rectangular Waveguide
Natt Makul,Rajabhat University
Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Black Pepper Essential Oil and its Performance as Antioxidant during Frying
Yosalin Sanchez-Perez, Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Novel Improvements for Microwave Oven Design
Robert Eisenhart, Eisenhart & Associates
Microwave Thermal Treatment for Granular Activated Carbon Regeneration under Air Isolated Condition
Yang Yang, Sichuan University
Optimized Microwave Assisted Extraction of oils from Mango (Mangifera indica) using Response Surface Methodology
Divine Nde, University of Maroua
A Preliminary Investigation on a Solid-state Multi-source Microwave Oven
Fernando Bressan, Università degli Studi di Padova
Assessing Causality Relationships in MW Heating Simulations
Peter Pesheck, General Mills(retired)
Modeling of Microwave-assisted Continuous Process of Biodiesel Production
Huacheng Zhu, Cornell University
Dielectric Spectroscopy Studies in Granular Flow
Georgios Dimitrakis, University of Nottingham
Electrical Characteristics of a Plasma Excited by an Azimuthal Microwave Electric Field
Raymond Boxman, Tel Aviv University
An Artificial Neural Network Technique for Determining the Volume Fraction of Solids in Particulate Materials
Vadim Yakovlev, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Controlling Microwave-Induced Temperature Distribution in a Wooden Load Through a Two-Source Excitation
Yuriy Pchelnikov, Slowaves, Inc.
Modeling Microwave Heating of Foods in Domestic Ovens Incorporating Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum
Krishnamoorthy Pitchai, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Design of Fundamental Mode Cavity for Compact Defroster in Refrigerator
Heungsik Choi, LG Electronics
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