This paper presents results of finite element analysis of induction heating problems considering temperature dependence of material characteristics. In this analysis, we have used the three-dimensional finite element method in order to correctly express induction heating coil’s shapes and to make clear its effects on temperature distributions. The heat-conducting problem and the eddy current problem are coupled, and solved by using the step-by-step calculations.

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@article{vimal02061005,
title = "RESEARCH ON INDUCTION HEATING - A REVIEW ",
journal = "International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications (IJSEA)",
volume = "2",
number = "6",
pages = "141 - 144",
year = "2013",
author = "Vimal R. Nakum, Kevin M. Vyas, Niraj C. Mehta ",
}