1. Project Scope:
   Confirm the scope and aim of the project and determine if it will be theoretically viable.

2. Literature Review:
   A survey of related articles, reports, papers and patents.

3. Lab Trials:
   Undertake some preliminary trials with AMT’s existing equipment and applicators, if suitable.

4. Preliminary Investigation Report:
   Summarise the findings and propose steps and budget for Stage 2.

Stage 2 will be undertaken at AMT’s workshop facilities, using existing equipment and any required custom built parts and applicator.

1. Preliminary Design
   Based on the findings of Stage 1, a preliminary small scale applicator design is drawn up.

2. Software Simulation
   Starting with the preliminary design, the applicator is modeled, simulated and optimised using 3D Electromagnetic Simulation Software. Main areas of interest will be:
   a. Energy Transfer (Efficiency)
   b. Mode Analysis (Heating Patterns & Even Heating)
   c. Power Density Limitations (Avoiding Voltage Breakdown)

3. Fabrication
   The optimised applicator is fabricated to be tested at low and high powers.

4. Low Power (Cold Test)
   Using a Low Power Network Analyser, the applicator is studied for efficiency at room temp and tuned, if required.

5. High Power Trials & Analysis
   Using AMT’s high power microwave generators, the applicator and process is tested at a range of powers in order to determine if the process is working as intended, what the ideal processing parameters are and confirm it meets regulatory safety standards.

6. Product Analysis
   The processed material or product may need to be analysed by a third party.

7. Small Scale Report
   The design process and results are documented in a report and steps and budget for Stage 3 are proposed.

Stage 3 consists of developing a medium sized system at AMT’s workshop facilities that should replicate a scaled version of the final commercial system. It may be commisioned off-site at a more suitable location, near completion.

Stage 3 should provide an opportunity to prove the concept and design is ready for commercialisation, demonstrate the system’s capabilities to potential investors and reveal any unforseen issues before moving to full-scale production.

1. Preliminary Design
   Based on the findings of Stage 2, a preliminary small scale applicator design is drawn up.

2. Software Simulation
   Starting with the preliminary design, the applicator is modeled, simulated and optimised using 3D Electromagnetic Simulation Software. Main areas of interest will be:
   a. Energy Transfer (Efficiency)
   b. Mode Analysis (Heating Patterns & Even Heating)
   c. Power Density Limitations (Avoiding Voltage Breakdown)

3. Applicator Fabrication
   The optimised applicator is fabricated to be tested at low and high powers.

4. Automation, Mechanical & Electrical Design
   Based on the project’s requirements, all nessesary automation, control systems, materials handeling, safety, mechanical and electrical components are designed and installed.

5. Low Power (Cold Test)
   Using a Low Power Network Analyser, the applicator is studied for efficiency at room temp and tuned, if required. All control, automation, safety and materials handelling components are tested and checked for correct opperation before microwaves are tested.

6. High Power Trials & Analysis
   Using AMT’s or a purchased high power microwave generator, the applicator and process is tested at a range of powers in order to determine if the process is working as intended, confirm the ideal processing parameters determined in Stage 2, and confirm it meets regulatory safety standards.

7. Long term testing
   The process may be tested for an extended period of time.

8. Product Analysis
   The processed material or product may need to be analysed by a third party.

9. Pilot Plant Report & Documentation
   The design process and results are documented in a report as well as providing all relevant documentation, schematics and relevant manuals.

Based on the success and findings of Stage 3, the project will now be ready for commercialisation.

At this point, based on the scope of the work, AMT will either undertake this work ourselves or act in a consulting role as the project is undertaken by other party.