No, standard induction stoves are not designed to work with DC (direct current) current. They are specifically designed to operate with AC (alternating current) power.
The basic principle of induction stoves involves generating a rapidly alternating magnetic field through the coil (inductor) underneath the cooking surface. When you place a compatible cookware (ferromagnetic material) on top of the stove, the magnetic field induces electric currents within the cookware. These currents, known as eddy currents, generate heat due to resistance, heating up the cookware and cooking the food.
In an AC circuit, the current flow alternates direction at a certain frequency (usually 50 or 60 Hz depending on the region). This alternating current is essential for creating the magnetic field required for induction cooking. DC current, on the other hand, flows in one direction only and lacks the necessary alternating nature to generate the rapidly changing magnetic field needed for induction cooking.
Therefore, using DC current with a standard induction stove will not produce the required magnetic field, and the cooktop will not be able to induce the necessary eddy currents in the cookware to heat up the food.
If you need to use an induction stove or cooktop, it is essential to provide it with the appropriate AC power source, usually the standard mains electricity supplied to households.