Abstract
In this work we analyzed a laboratory induction furnace, having a small capacity, fed by a high-frequency static converter. The measurements were carried out in the case of an aluminum batch, and a steel batch, using the power quality analyzer CA8334B. We studied the influence of the type, temperature and amount of processed material, on the electrical parameters of induction furnace during the melting process. Large electromagnetic disturbances (harmonic currents, current unbalances, reactive power consumption) were recorded, especially during the preheating period of crucible and the first stage of heating, when the furnace worked at low power, for the both batches. The experiments allowed the elaboration of some measures for optimization of melting process in the analyzed induction furnace, in terms of efficiency and mitigation of electromagnetic disturbances.
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