Is my Induction Heater Tutorial website up to par? Share your thoughts!

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The induction heater tutorial website has undergone recent changes, focusing on theory, scope waveforms, and circuit design for high-power units. Users express appreciation for the tutorial's clarity and design, noting its capability to exceed 10-12kW and levitate workpieces. Discussions arise about handling high power levels, with inquiries regarding the use of parallel IGBTs versus single units. One user shares their experience with older systems utilizing parallel SCRs, highlighting their longevity and reliability. Overall, the feedback indicates a positive reception of the website while encouraging further technical discussions.
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I just finished some changes to my website http://inductionheatertutorial.com

I was hoping that if anyone had some comments such as criticism, improvements, subtopics they would like to see, or if they are happy with its current form. The site goes into some theory. This is followed with some scope waveforms, and finally with a description of the circuit design. The unit can easily go over 10-12kw, and can boil copper and steel while levitating the workpiece.
 
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Wow this looks nice!
 
Great tutorial,... I am working with up to 200KW units daily, but this little system is cute :smile:
 
When working with such high power levels, how do you handle the switching? Do you run several parallel IGBTs, or are there single units for handling such power?
 
The units I am working with are pretty old, from around 1985, there are two towers of 5 parallel SCR's. Interesting setup and amazingly it still works after more than 20 years of daily use!
 

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