2D finite element program for magnetic induction heating

AXSYM package described in this paper is a step by step finite element method which solves the non-linear electromagnetic problem in axisymmetric induction heating devices. From the MAXWELL´s equations, some standard assumptions lead to a 2D-scalar problem ; then the numerical methods are described, and in order to reduce the computation time, some improvements are proposed. The paper concludes with a comparison between experimental and numerical results.