Simulation of Induction Furnace and Comparison with Actual Induction Furnace
Viralkumar Solanki1, Sanjay R Joshi2, Jiten Chavda3, Kashyap Mokariya4

1Viralkumar J Solanki, Master of Engineering Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Shantilal Shah Engineering, Bhavnagar. Gujarat Technological University. Bhavnagar (Gujarat), India
2Dr. S.R Joshi, Department of Regional Engineering, College Surat. Masters of Engineering, L.D college of Engineering, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India
3Prof J.K Chavda, Department of Electrical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Modasa, HNGU University, India,
4Prof K.L Mokariya (M.E) Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, S.V.NIT. Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidhyalay, Vallabh Vidya Nagar (Gujrat), India.

Manuscript received on 21 September 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 28 September 2013 | Manuscript published on 30 September 2013 | PP: 105-109 | Volume-2 Issue-4, September 2013 | Retrieval Number: D0803092413/2013©BEIESP
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Abstract: In this paper, at first, a matlab simulation of induction furnace model optimized resonant capacitor is designed for a practical induction furnace with parallel resonant inverter. Then rectifier and inverter snubber circuit are designed and voltage, current, THD and power were measured. This measured value is compared with actual working industry furnace data and conclusion is made that when furnace is not operate at full load that time its power factor is very low and THD is high.
Keywords: Induction Furnace, Harmonics, THD, Simulation.

Scope of the Article: Computer Graphics, Simulation, and Modelling