Dear Amani,

The equation is correct. This is mass balance. The immortal points are in relation to the temperature, rate of heating and the purity of kraft lignin.

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Paulo F. Trugilho

Hello,

The software heat source definition tab should have an entry section for MH, if it supports it. If it does not you may have to code it in the program's language, if it supported. Sometimes interfaces with excel or Matlab, if they are supported offer an easy way to do this. Otherwise you're out of options and may have to use a different software

Best regards.

Dear Dr. Amani

Microwave heating as a process that can provide heat which is used as pre-treatment process for lignocellulosic material. In terms of kinetic studies, the rate constant should be affected by microwave heating time period, plus power input. This means, the rate constant is absolutely affected by temperature based on Arrhenius Law K=k0Exp(-E/RT)

The temperature as a function should be affected by the duration or heating period for constant power input. Also with fixed heating time, power input can be variable. Another parameter would be considered, that is the solvent; if solid and liquid phases are involved. In addition the particle size is also important as the solvent should penetrate intothe solid particles. The process can be optimized using design expert software. Overall, the method is often used as successful technique in many chemical and extraction processes.

I hope I have given you a good picture of your research work and also a road map to draw a research plan for the kinetic studies. If you have further question, we can discuss in detail and over view your research strategies to conduct a desired and successful research.

Wish you good luck.

Prof. Ghasem