Elements of Induction Heating: Design, Control and Applications - Hardcover

Zinn, S.; Semiatin, S. L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0871703084 ISBN 13: 9780871703088

Publisher: ASM International, 1987

Synopsis

This book provides an excellent overview of the range of applications of induction heating with methods by which conventional as well as special heating jobs can be designed around the capabilities of the process.
The book discusses the theory of induction heating, tuning of induction heating circuits and load matching and summarizes major equipment considerations in designing induction heating systems. Design procedures are thoroughly covered for heat treating. Includes a detailed discussion on fundamentals of process control for a variety of induction heating issues.
Contents includes:

Introduction

Theory of Induction Heating

Tuning of Induction Heating Circuits and Load Matching

Induction Heating Power Supplies

Auxiliary Equipment for Induction Heating

Process Design for Specific Applications

Fundamentals of Process Control

Coil Design and Fabrication

Flux Concentrators, Shields, and Susceptors

Materials Handling

Special Applications of Induction Heating

Economics

Index

About this title

Synopsis

Written by experts in the field, this book provides an excellent overview of the range of applications of induction heating. It also describes methods by which conventional as well as special heating jobs can be designed around the capabilities of the process. The book discusses the theory of induction heating tuning of induction heating circuits and load matching and summarizes major equipment considerations in designing induction heading systems. Design procedures are thoroughly covered for heat treating, through heating, induction melting, pipe welding, and induction brazing and soldering operations. The discussion on fundamentals of process control deals with thermocouples, radiation detectors, proportional controllers, heating of steel slabs, surface hardening, vacuum induction melting, electric demand control, electromagnetic sorting, colorimetic evaluation, and process simulation. Information is provided on basic coil designs, common design modifications, specialty coils, and coil fabrication, as well as flux concentrators, shields, and susceptors. The last three chapters deal, respectively, with materials handling, special applications, and economics.

The book is completed with cost elements for induction heating and typical cost comparisons. Liberally illustrated and thoroughly indexed, the book is intended for those who do not necessarily have a background in electrical engineering or process heating. It serves well as an introductory text and as a reference for practical engineers.

Edition details

• Publisher: ASM International
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871703084
• ISBN 13: 9780871703088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 335