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Title: Microwave assisted centrifuge and related methods

Abstract

Centrifuge samples may be exposed to microwave energy to heat the samples during centrifugation and to promote separation of the different components or constituents of the samples using a centrifuge device configured for generating microwave energy and directing the microwave energy at a sample located in the centrifuge.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Idaho Falls, ID
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1013825
Patent Number(s):
7775961
Application Number:
11/349,484
Assignee:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B04 - CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES B04B - CENTRIFUGES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC07-05ID14517
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Meikrantz, David H. Microwave assisted centrifuge and related methods. United States: N. p., 2010. Web.
Meikrantz, David H. Microwave assisted centrifuge and related methods. United States.
Meikrantz, David H. Tue . "Microwave assisted centrifuge and related methods". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1013825.
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