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Journal of Microwave Power
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Computer Simulations of a
Radio Frequency Industrial System [PDF] |
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R.I. Neophytou and A.C. Metaxas 1996 31 4 251-259 |
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Abstract A circuit model of a
class C radio frequency industrial system has been developed. A novel method based
on non-linear optimization is used to determine the tank circuit parameters
together with its mutual coupling to the applicator. A model is also derived
for the triode valve using the manufacturer's data. The actual parameters of
a 13.56 MHz radio frequency system are measured and used in the electrical
model in order to enable their comparison. The model is then analyzed in the
time-domain using the Saber circuit simulator. The
results obtained from the model show good agreement with experiments. Key Words: Radio-frequency heating,
radio-frequency drying, computer circuit simulation, Saber
simulator, computer modelling, network analyser, mutual coupling, non-linear minimalization, electrical matching, class C power
oscillator. |
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