Title :
Electromagnetic modelling of induction melting devices in cold crucible
Author :
Gagnoud, A. ; Leclercq, I.
Author_Institution :
MADYLAM, St. Martin d´´Heres, France
fDate :
1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An electromagnetic model is proposed for axisymmetric melting devices using cold crucibles for continuous casting or levitation. This method requires only the discretization of the electrically active parts of the induction melting process. The model takes into account the tridimensional aspect of the crucibles. Valuable information is obtained for the design of installations for melting processes in such crucibles
Keywords :
electromagnetic induction; induction heating; magnetic devices; EM model; EM modelling; axisymmetric melting devices; cold crucible; continuous casting; design; electrically active parts; induction melting devices; levitation; Casting; Conductivity; Current density; Electromagnetic modeling; Fingers; Frequency; Inductors; Magnetic fields; Skin; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on