Abstract |
This paper describes a half-bridge resonant-type IGBT inverter suitable tor heating ferromagnetic loads at high-frequency. A series/parallel scheme is adopted and an optimum mode of operation is proposed in this mode, the inverter is operated at unity power factor by PLL control irrespective of load variations, with maximum current gain and voltage spike ,occurring in the devices at turn-off, at an acceptable level. The actual performance was tested on a 50-150 kHz prototype rated at 6 kW. The low-cost developed inverter is characterized by its simplicity of design and operation, yet is versatile in performance. Actual experimental results are presented. |