Radiation Leakage of Before-Sale and Used Microwave Ovens
Microwave World
International Microwave Power Institute
2000
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This paper presents data from surveys of both before-sale and used microwave ovens in the greater Ottawa area. A survey of a total of 60 before-sale ovens was carried out to determine their compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations for microwave ovens. Similarly, over 100 used ovens were inspected to determine their microwave leakage levels and compare them to the maximum allowed leakage given in the regulations. None of the before-sale ovens were found to emit microwave radiation in excess of the maximum allowed leakage, and only one used oven leaked in excess of the maximum allowed leakage. A total of six before-sale ovens from three different manufacturers were found to be non-compliant with the labeling requirements.
Key Words: Microwave radiation leakage, microwave ovens
1 Artnarong Thansandote and Gregory Gajda are affiliated with the Radiation Protection Bureau of Health Canada, 775 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1C1, Canada
2 David Lecuyer is affiliated with Richard Brancker Research Ltd., 27 Monk Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3Y7, Canada
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