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Title: Numerical model of induction heating of steel-tube ends

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/20.560108· OSTI ID:449551
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
  2. FUDETEC, Buenos Aires (Argentina). Center for Industrial Research

A two-dimensional model of induction heating of steel-tube ends, that takes into account magnetic induction saturation and temperature dependence of material properties, is developed as an aid to process design and optimization. The model is solved by the finite difference method, and is validated by comparison with thermocouple measurements at an industrial facility at which three tubes are heated concurrently prior to an upsetting process. An example of the dependence of the final temperature distribution on geometrical parameters is discussed in detail.

OSTI ID:
449551
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 33, Issue 1Pt2; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English