PRESENTATION ON

INDUCTION HEATING

PRESENTED BY
Master Rohan Sharia
And
Master Karan Kumar Dhiman
20010305043 & 20010305029
INDUCTION HEATING ;)
• Induction heating is a type of electric heating in which
currents induced in the material by electromagnetic
action are used to heat it.
• It is a contactless electric heating method in which the
material will be heated without making any direct
contact with the supply
CORE TYPE INDUCTION FURNACE:-
• The core type induction furnace consists of primary
and secondary windings which are magnetically
linked together through an iron core that
facilitates a low reluctance path for the flux
linkage between primary and secondary. The
primary of the furnace is connected to the supply
and the charge to be heated as secondary.
 TYPES OF INDUCTION HEATING

• Direct Induction Indirect induction

heating heating
DIRECT INDUCTION HEATING
A direct core type induction
furnace is a type of furnace
used for melting and heating
metals. It works on the
principle of electromagnetic
induction, where a high-
frequency alternating current
is passed through a coil that
surrounds the metal being
heated.
• In a direct core type induction furnace, the metal being heated
is placed inside a crucible made of a material that can
withstand high temperatures . The crucible is surrounded by
the induction coil, which generates a magnetic field that
induces eddy currents within the metal. These eddy currents
generate heat, which melts the metal.

• The core of the direct core type induction furnace is made of

laminated magnetic steel, which is wound with copper wire to
form the induction coil. The core serves to concentrate and
direct the magnetic field generated by the coil towards the
metal being heated, which increases the efficiency of the
furnace.
INDIRECT INDUCTION HEATING
Indirect induction heating is a
method of heating a material
through the use of electromagnetic
induction. In this process, an
alternating current is passed through
a coil of wire, creating a magnetic
field. When a conductive material is
placed within the field, currents are
induced within the material,
generating heat due to the
resistance of the material.
 • In indirect induction heating, the material to be heated is not
placed directly in the magnetic field. Instead, the material is
placed within a non-conductive vessel or container, such as a
ceramic or quartz tube. The coil is placed around the vessel, and
the magnetic field generated by the coil induces eddy currents
within the material, causing it to heat up.
• Indirect induction heating is used in a variety of applications,
including in the production of semiconductors and in heat
treatment processes for metals. It offers several advantages
over other heating methods, including faster heating rates,
improved process control, and reduced energy consumption.
However, it can be more complex and expensive to set up and
operate than other heating methods
 ADVANTAGES
• High Efficiency: Induction heating is a highly efficient process
because it heats only the material being processed, rather than
heating the entire furnace. This results in lower energy
consumption and reduced operating costs.
• Fast Heating Rates: Induction heating can heat materials
very quickly, often in seconds or minutes, depending on the
size and composition of the material.
• Wide Range: Induction heating can be used to process a wide
range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. It
can also be used for a variety of applications, including welding,
brazing, annealing, and surface hardening.
• Safety: Induction heating is a safe process because it does
not require open flames or combustion. This reduces the
risk of fire or explosion, making it a safer choice for
industrial applications.

• Cleanliness: Induction heating is a clean process because

it does not produce any harmful emissions or waste
products. This makes it an environmentally friendly option.
DISADVANTAGE
• High Initial Cost: Direct induction heating equipment can be expensive to
purchase and install, especially for small-scale operations. This initial cost
can be a barrier for some businesses.
• Limited Heating Depth: Induction heating is most effective for heating
thin sections of material, typically up to a few inches in depth. For thicker
sections of material, such as large blocks or castings, other heating
methods may be more effective.
• Heat Distribution: The heat generated by induction heating is
concentrated in the surface layer of the workpiece, which can result in
uneven heating and thermal stress
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIRECT AND
INDIRECT INDUCTION
• Direct induction heating is when the material to be heated is placed inside the
magnetic field generated by the induction coil. The electromagnetic field
penetrates the material and creates eddy currents, which in turn generate heat
within the material.
• On the other hand, indirect induction heating is when the material to be heated is
not placed inside the magnetic field. Instead, a separate component, such as a
crucible is placed inside the magnetic field. This component is heated by the
electromagnetic field and in turn transfers the heat to the material through
conduction.
• The main difference between the two methods is the way the heat is generated
and transferred to the material. Direct induction heating is more efficient as the
heat is generated directly inside the material, resulting in faster and more uniform
heating. Indirect induction heating is less efficient but can be useful for heating
materials that are difficult to heat directly
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