This book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical treatment of both conduction and induction heating, which share a common underlying theory—one being the “mirror image” of the other—effectively offering “two for the price of one.”
The content is organized into four main parts: conduction theory, induction theory, heat flow, and practical applications. Modern induction practice is explored in four extensive chapters covering through heating, surface heating, special applications, and metal melting, while conduction heating is addressed in a dedicated chapter. Although the book contains substantial theory, half of the content focuses on practical applications. The theory itself is practically oriented, emphasizing fundamentals and understanding from first principles, with numerous worked examples. Much of the material is presented in new ways or addresses previously unsolved problems, with most of the Direct Resistance Heating content being entirely new.
New approaches to tube heating for both conduction and induction clearly demonstrate the relationship to the solid solution. Additional chapters cover saturation and the effect of permeability, providing deeper insight into the subject.
This book is an invaluable resource for engineers, technicians, designers, and users, as well as for students studying either the theory or practice of heating processes. The mathematics is accessible, and SI units are used throughout.
