Precautions for Using Medium-Frequency Induction Furnaces and Medium-Frequency Electric Furnaces

Nov 09,2020

 Medium-frequency induction furnace / Medium-frequency electric furnace



  Medium-frequency induction furnace and Medium-frequency electric furnace Environmental heat loss during the heating process refers to the heat lost by the heat source to the surrounding environment via convection, conduction, radiation, and latent heat. This includes sensible heat loss, radiative heat loss, stored-heat loss, and excess heat loss. Compared to resistance heating furnaces, induction systems, which rapidly raise temperatures during heat treatment, exhibit similar characteristics in managing heat losses and excess heat—specifically, the heat that can be carried away by furnace gases and cooling water. However, in induction heating, stored-heat loss and radiative heat loss are significantly lower than those in resistance heating furnaces. The primary difference lies in the fact that the volume-to-weight ratio of the inductor used in induction heating is vastly greater than that of the refractory lining materials in resistance furnaces—nearly 100 times greater. By comparing data on the surface area of the furnace chamber and the weight of refractory materials used in medium-frequency electric furnaces under different heating methods, we can further highlight these distinctions.


1. Regarding the rationality of the layout: While ensuring that workers can operate the medium-frequency induction furnace in a reasonable manner, the overall layout should be designed to maximize space utilization and minimize the footprint as much as possible. This will shorten the overall connection pathways, thereby reducing heat and power losses and achieving the goal of energy conservation.



2. We should use as much material as possible to ensure the smooth flow of working current, preventing the busbar from being too small and overheating, which could lead to power loss.



3. Workers should be diligent, continuously feeding materials and assisting with steel mixing to increase the smelting speed and save electricity.



4. Small Medium-frequency induction furnace The specifics of the skill requirements are not easily determined when it comes to factory applications. Although small medium-frequency melting furnaces have relatively mature technology, each type has its own unique advantages. Therefore, we encourage large-scale, factory-based manufacturers to explore and consider acquiring and collaborating with selected furnaces in order to ensure energy savings.



5. During the development process, we should pay attention to monitoring furnace conditions through regular inspections. In small medium-frequency melting furnaces, we can minimize high-temperature melting as much as possible during the melting process. At high temperatures, we can continuously raise the temperature based on the temperature data from the previous batch of molten iron. This approach helps reduce the corrosion of the furnace lining caused by high-temperature molten iron, thereby extending the service life of the lining, lowering energy consumption, and serving as an effective method for increasing furnace lifespan and reducing power consumption.