Wireless Power Transfer Technology for Electric Vehicles
Project Description
Autonomous electric vehicles(EVs) are the future of the transportation industry, where wireless power transfer (WPT) technology will improve operational flexibility as it replaces human interaction in traditional wired charging methods. Galvanic isolation and spark-free operation of inductive power transfer (IPT) systems will further enhance the safety aspects of charging EVs. IPT systems are used for both stationary and dynamic charging. Stationary charging is implemented in households and parking bays, while dynamic charging is implemented in roads and industrial environments where multiple transmitting coils are embedded in the ground. Both systems have a single receiving coil in the EV. However, stationary charging systems offer better charging control and reliability than dynamic systems.
Currently, we have a project that aims to optimize the performance of the coupler of the IPT system by considering various operating deviations.
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Investigators
Phemelo Maile