Three-Dimensional Modeling of Electromagnetic and Thermal Processes of Induction Melting of Copper Template With Accounting of Installation Elements Design

Abstract

A three-dimensional mathematical model has been developed and an analysis of inhomogeneous distribution of magnetic and temperature fields have been made in the lined inductor of melting-holding furnace for copper melting and in the copper template. The analysis was done considering a complex geometry of the inductor (which typical dimensions of the elements differ significantly), nonlinear dependence of the copper conductivity on temperature, ferromagnetic properties of a steel magnetic core and an availability of water cooling of the