Title :
3D design of an inductor for induction heating using 2D FEM and 3D BIEM modelling
Author :
Longeot, O. ; Nicolas, L. ; Wendling, Ph
Author_Institution :
ENSAM, LAMMAR, Bordeaux, France
fDate :
9/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The design of an inductor for the surface hardening of a steering rack is discussed. The process is described, and the available modeling tools are reviewed. The authors then present the full design of the inductor using these modeling tools.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; induction heating; inductors; power engineering computing; 2D FEM; 3D BIEM; 3D design; induction heating; inductor; mechanical systems; modeling tools; steering rack; surface hardening; Eddy currents; Frequency; Geometry; Inductors; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Skin; Solid modeling; Teeth; Temperature distribution;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
