(1) Faster, reproducible and more homogeneous heating (high
product quality),
(2) Faster heating of thicker layers because the multiple magnetrons
are arranged around the cavity, thus the microwaves
can penetrate further into the multi-plane of material,
(3) Microwave energy can accelerate the hydration of cement,
resulting in rapid strength development of wood in an early
period,
(4) Immediately ready for operation and control of heat capacity
without delay,
(5) No heat storage losses,
(6) Low specific energy consumption.
The next steps of the research in this problem will be to develop
the control system and optimal drying schedules for combined
microwave and hot air drying of wood in a microwave continuous
belt drier.