High energy efficiency test system for induction heating generators.

Authors

  • V. Esteve Department of Electronic Engineering ETSE, University of Valencia Author
  • J. Jordán Department of Electronic Engineering ETSE, University of Valencia Author
  • E. J. Dede Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering E.T.S.I.I., Cantabria University,Department of Research and Development GH Electrotermia S.A. Author
  • E. Sanchis-Kilders Department of Electronic Engineering ETSE, University of Valencia Author
  • E. Maset Department of Electronic Engineering ETSE, University of Valencia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj04.427

Keywords:

Energy conversion, Energy efficiency, Energy saving policy, Induction heating generators, Industry applications

Abstract

Power supplies used in induction heating industrial applications must be entirely tested after its manufacturing in order to assure its security and reliability by means of a full power running test of several hours of duration. Nowadays this test is done with a dissipative load which implies a large waste of energy. This paper proposes a new high efficiency test system for induction heating generators. It incorporates a regenerative electronic load which allows an extraordinary improvement of the efficiency of this test with an important economical and ecological benefit.

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Published

2024-01-10

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Articles