The second edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating reflects the number of substantial advances that have taken place over the last decade in theory, computer modeling, semi-conductor power supplies, and process technology of induction heating and induction heat treating. This edition continues to be a synthesis of information, discoveries, and technical insights that have been accumulated at Inductoheat Inc. With an emphasis on design and implementation, the newest edition of this seminal guide provides numerous case studies, ready-to-use tables, diagrams, rules-of-thumb, simplified formulas, and graphs for working professionals and students.

* Today's most complete guide to the design, installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of residential heating systems * Covers everything from basic heat pumps to solar heating * Estimates installation and repair costs * Troubleshooting tips and techniques * Covers important geographic installation factors

A complete guide, this book presents industrial microwave heating from an engineering base and integrating the essential elements of microwave theory and heat transfer with practical design, application and operational issues.

This comprehensive and acclaimed volume provides a wealth of practical information on the design, installation, and operation of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems.

Gain an invaluable edge on how to specify, install and operate electrical heating systems for a broad range of industrial applications with the tips and suggestions provided in this book. Key features you'll put to immediate use include: Samples of specifications for many types of heating systems, previously unpublished empirical formulas for designing induction heating systems, thorough coverage of electrical pipe heating, and factory and field check-out instructions.

Chapters contributed by thirty world-renown experts. * Covers all aspects of heat transfer, including micro-scale and heat transfer in electronic equipment. * An associated Web site offers computer formulations on thermophysical properties that provide the most up-to-date values.