摘要 |
Low voltage, high current electrical energy is supplied in a closed conductive loop. Preferably, the current is induced into the loop by a transformer (30A). The loop has at least in part, one, or a series of, conductive elements (24A, 22A, 16A, 18A, 14A) of a structure to be warmed. The amount of current is sufficient in relation to the inherent resistivity of the elements (24A, 22A, 16A, 18A, 14A) to cause the generation of heat within the elements. Preferably the current is an alternating current to travel at or near the skin of the elements in order to increase the effective resistivity of the elements and thereby increase the generation of heat therein, primarily around the skin of the elements (24A, 22A, 16A, 18A, 14A).
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