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EDDY-CURRENT HEATING [1 record]

Record 1 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Heating
DEF

A method of indirect electric heating, whereby an arrangement of current-carrying coils induces an oscillating magnetic field in the interior of whatever is to be heated. The field in turn drives "eddy currents" which are dissipated into the required heat.

CONT

Induction heating is widely used for melting metal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage électrique
DEF

Chauffage dans lequel on utilise l'effet Joule créé par des courants induits.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Calefacción eléctrica
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