Simulation and performance analysis of dual-mode resonant converter for induction heating

Abstract

Dual mode resonant converter uses the half bridge inverter in two operating modes to achieve efficiency in a wide power levels. By comparing with dual mode resonant converter the class D full bridge resonant inverter operates only in single mode where low range of power levels are not possible. The dual mode resonant converter can operate with Zero Voltage Switching and Zero Current Switching so the switching losses are minimised. Induction heating is the fast growing technology in domestic appliances it has high efficiency and faster heating times. In this paper dual mode resonant converter operation has been used for the induction heating applications.