DocumentCode :
1162838
Title :
Application of asymptotic expansions to model two-dimensional induction heating systems. Part I: calculation of electromagnetic field distribution
Author :
Bioul, F. ; Dupret, F.
Author_Institution :
Center for Syst. Eng. & Appl. Mech., Univ. Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Volume :
41
Issue :
9
fYear :
2005
Firstpage :
2496
Lastpage :
2505
Abstract :
We analyze the effect of a radio-frequency alternating magnetic field generated in the vicinity of solid or liquid electrically conducting components, such as used in induction heating processes. The field can penetrate only into a thin magnetic skin located beneath the conductor surface, where the generated heat and stresses are concentrated. This most often leads to major numerical difficulties, especially for very thin magnetic skins. Therefore, we have developed a mathematical model of the electromagnetic field distribution inside the conductors for planar and axisymmetric configurations by using a matched asymptotic expansion technique. Among other features, our method takes the curvature of the conductor surfaces into account. A practical numerical implementation of our model is detailed here, and numerical calculations are carried out in order to extend the model to limiting cases such as curvature discontinuities and corners. These calculations compare successfully with complete numerical computations.
Keywords :
approximation theory; computational electromagnetics; conductors (electric); electromagnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; induction heating; 2D induction heating systems; computational electromagnetics; conductors; electromagnetic field distribution; electromagnetic induction; induction heating modeling; matched asymptotic expansions; mathematical model; numerical analysis; radio-frequency alternating magnetic field; thin magnetic skins; Conductors; Electromagnetic fields; Induction generators; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic liquids; Mathematical model; Radio frequency; Skin; Solids; Stress; Computer simulation; electromagnetic fields; floating zone process; induction heating;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9464
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2005.854325
Filename :
1506920
Link To Document :
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