Directed Energy Melter
Exclusively Licensed
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #12178J
The melter includes a vessel and structure for introducing waste material into the vessel. Waveguide structure is provided for introducing millimeter wave electromagnetic radiation into the vessel to heat the waste material. A gyrotron is a preferred source for the millimeter wave electromagnetic radiation.
Researchers
Daniel Cohn
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Jeff Surma
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S Sundaram
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D.A. Lamar
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Paul Woskov
Departments: MIT Energy Initiative
Technology Areas: Energy & Distribution: Electrochemical Devices, Energy Storage / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Manufacturing & Equipment
Impact Areas: Sustainable Future, Connected World
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directed energy melter
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