Nguyen-Quang, N, Stone, D A, Bingham, Chris et al and Foster, M P
(2006)
Single phase matrix converter for radio frequency induction heating.
In: Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, 2006. SPEEDAM 2006. International Symposium on, 23-26 May 2006, Sicily, Italy.
Full content URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SPEEDAM.2006.1649844
| Single phase matrix converter for radio frequency induction heating | | Conventional converters for radio frequency induction heating usually follow an AC-DC-AC structure, which can exhibit non-unity power factor and introduce large harmonic currents into the utility supply. The need for a direct converter for radio frequency induction heating, featuring unity power factor, and sinusoidal input current, has motivated the development of a single phase matrix converter as an induction heater. A novel commutation strategy is therefore required to ensure smooth operation of the converter whilst creating a high frequency output under soft switching conditions. The operating principle and features of the proposed converter are described here, and experimentally verified | | ![[img]](http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/style/images/fileicons/application_pdf.png)
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Abstract
Conventional converters for radio frequency induction heating usually follow an AC-DC-AC structure, which can exhibit non-unity power factor and introduce large harmonic currents into the utility supply. The need for a direct converter for radio frequency induction heating, featuring unity power factor, and sinusoidal input current, has motivated the development of a single phase matrix converter as an induction heater. A novel commutation strategy is therefore required to ensure smooth operation of the converter whilst creating a high frequency output under soft switching conditions. The operating principle and features of the proposed converter are described here, and experimentally verified
| Additional Information: | Conventional converters for radio frequency induction heating usually follow an AC-DC-AC structure, which can exhibit non-unity power factor and introduce large harmonic currents into the utility supply. The need for a direct converter for radio frequency induction heating, featuring unity power factor, and sinusoidal input current, has motivated the development of a single phase matrix converter as an induction heater. A novel commutation strategy is therefore required to ensure smooth operation of the converter whilst creating a high frequency output under soft switching conditions. The operating principle and features of the proposed converter are described here, and experimentally verified |
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| Keywords: | matrix power converter, induction heating, Matrix converter, Sinusoidal input current, Soft switching, Unity power factor |
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| Subjects: | H Engineering > H600 Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
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| Divisions: | College of Science > School of Engineering |
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| ID Code: | 2578 |
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| Deposited On: | 26 May 2010 20:44 |
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