Development of new high-performance induction heating systems using model predictive control¹

Issue title: Selected papers from the International Conference Heating by Electromagnetic Sources - HES 2019

Guest editors: Paolo Di Barba, Fabrizio Dughiero, Michele Forzan and Elisabetta Sieni

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lucia, Sergio^a | Navarro, Denis^b | Sarnago, Hector^b | Lucia, Oscar^b;

Affiliations: [a] TU Berlin, Einstein Center Digital Future, Einsteinufer 17, Berlin, Germany | [b] University of Zaragoza, Maria de Luna, 1, Zaragoza, Spain

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: O. Lucia, University of Zaragoza, Maria de Luna, 1, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain. Tel.: +34 876555319; E-mail: olucia@unizar.es

Note: [ 1 ] An earlier version of this paper was presented during the Heating by Electromagnetic Sources HES19 conference.

Abstract: Modern induction heating systems involve usually many non-linear systems with different constraints, making difficult implementing classical controllers. In this context, model predictive control arises as a powerful technique able to provide high performance controllers with advanced functionalities. This paper will discuss the benefits of this control technique for induction heating systems and will provide an example of application for domestic systems. As a conclusion, MPC will help powering future induction heating systems with improved control capabilities and performance.

Keywords: Induction heating, model predictive control, optimization, power electronics, resonant power conversion

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-209104

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 63, no. S1, pp. S101-S108, 2020