I'm trying to boost the efficiency of a resistance heater by concentrating the current at the surface of the conductor using the skin effect. I've read that the higher an AC signal's frequency, the more concentrated the current will be towards the skin of the conductor (heating element in my application).
If I can boost my frequency then I should be able to make my heater more efficient, right? Right now I get the steel conductor to about 100A in two seconds at about 1V (it is only on for two seconds).
I'd like to utilize the skin effect, higher frequency, and a lower resistance plating (Nickle or Chromium) to increase the efficiency of my heater.
Any suggestions on how to boost the frequency of my signal while still maintaining an ideal sine wave?
If I can boost my frequency then I should be able to make my heater more efficient, right? Right now I get the steel conductor to about 100A in two seconds at about 1V (it is only on for two seconds).
I'd like to utilize the skin effect, higher frequency, and a lower resistance plating (Nickle or Chromium) to increase the efficiency of my heater.
Any suggestions on how to boost the frequency of my signal while still maintaining an ideal sine wave?