Papers by Author: Kristína Demianová

Abstract: The contribution deals with the design of a progressive metallurgical joining of the solar collector parts by brazing. The main aim was to replace flame brazing by the more advantageous technology of brazing using high-frequency induction heating. New equipment and the induction coil of a suitable shape were designed for the joint manufacturing. Based on the numerical simulations of electromagnetic and temperature fields, the basic parameters of induction brazing were suggested in order to achieve the desired temperature distribution at the spot of the future joint. To check the quality of the brazed joints, a leak test, optical microscopy and EDX microanalysis were used to study the area of the brazed joints interface. Impact of brazing time and power supply on brazeability of Al alloys components by means of the AlSi12 braze were assessed.

Abstract: The contribution deals with the initial design and numerical simulation of brazing process for components of solar collectors from copper-brass combined materials by the use of CuP7 brazing alloy with application of induction heating. The purpose of the contribution is to evaluate the suitability of designed inductor and its operation frequency for the given application on the basis of coupled numerical analysis of electro-magnetic and thermal fields by the ANSYS software. The attained results confirmed that using suggested arrangement of induction heating it is possible to ensure the brazing alloy melting and the development of a sound joint without undesirable overheating of brazed components or surface melting of brass flange. When increasing the frequency, the heating period is shorter but the maximum temperature of the brass component slightly increases.