Design of power converters for induction heating applications taking advantage of wide-bandgap semiconductors. Issue 2 (6th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lucia, Oscar; Sarnago, Hector; Burdio, José M.
• Is Part Of: Compel. Volume 36:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 483
• Page End: 488
• Publication Date: 2017-03-06
• Subjects: Induction heating -- Semiconductor devices -- Power supply; Electrical engineering -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1108/COMPEL-05-2016-0209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0332-1649

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors have emerged as a disruptive technology in the power electronics sphere. This paper aims to analyse and discuss the importance for induction heating systems and gives some examples and highlights some future design trends and perspectives. Design/methodology/approach: The benefits of WBG semiconductors are reviewed with a special emphasis on induction heating applications. Findings: WBG devices enable the design of higher-performance induction heating power supplies. A significant selection of the reported converters is discussed, highlighting the benefits of this technology. Originality/value: This paper highlights the benefits of WBG semiconductors and their potential to change and improve induction heating technology in the next years.