Single Three-Phase Inverter for Dual-Frequency Induction Heating

Abstract

This paper presents new resonant inverter topologies for dual-frequency induction heating (IH). These 2T1C and 3T topologies combine the advantageous features of two- and one-inverter solutions. An analytical description of the load impedance of a dual-frequency series-parallel circuit has been made. Using manufacturer datasheets and LTspice models of selected transistors, a MATLAB model was parameterized. Based on it, power losses are determined as a function of the following parameters: nominal power, frequency and DC bus voltage. The obtained results allowed for determining the data necessary in the design process. The research has been experimentally verified. Tests were carried out for pulsing and simultaneous operation. Power control characteristics as a function of frequency are determined. The possibility of operating the inverter with high efficiency (>97%) in the proposed 2T1C and 3T systems at nominal power is demonstrated.

Keywords

• gear hardening
• frequency modulation (FM)
• SiC power MOSFETs
• resonant power conversion