A new induction water heating system design for domestic heating

Abstract

In the Middle Eastern and North African countries (between N36-N26 latitudes) where temperatures do not drop heavily in winter times, the resistance-boilers connected to the solar panels in serial offer a practical and economical solution for domestic heating. In this way, while solar power is benefited at the highest level, the desired room temperature can be achieved easily through the boiler having low resistance power. However, due to failure of resistances at short intervals and the need of laborious effort during the changing process, reduce the appeal of resistance-boilers. At this point, the boiler having a low breakdown probability and heating the water with induction heating principle offer a quite attractive solution. The aim of this study is to research induction water heating technique for electrical boiler applications. To this end, a special induction water-heating system was designed and produced. The designed system was run by single and two-phase electrical connection and satisfactory results were obtained. It is expected that an efficient heating system having low-cost operation and maintenance can be developed by improving this technique applicable for market.