Method for calculating coupling coefficients in dynamic energy transfer for electric vehicles

John Linden, Yasha Nikulshin, Shuki Wolfus, Hanan Rumbak, Oren Ezer, Yosi Yeshurun

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Abstract

Optimizing the efficiency of primary and secondary coil configurations for Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) in Electric Vehicles (EVs) requires means for accurate calculation of the mutual inductance in an array of coils. Based on finite element simulation method, we present a quick and accurate method for calculating the energy transfer capabilities of a given DWPT array. By consecutively switching on and off every coil and driving them with a constant current ramp rate, mutual inductances and a coupling coefficient matrix of the whole configuration is easily calculated. This method allows for relatively easy optimization and up-scaling of DWPT systems to multiple arrays of primary and secondary coils as well as implementing various coil designs and configurations. The data acquired using this method may also be used during real-time applications providing indications of vehicle relative alignment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 Electric Vehicles International Conference, EV 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538623824
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Dec 2017
Event2017 Electric Vehicles International Conference, EV 2017 - Bucharest, Romania
Duration: 5 Oct 20176 Oct 2017

Publication series

Name2017 Electric Vehicles International Conference, EV 2017
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference2017 Electric Vehicles International Conference, EV 2017
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityBucharest
Period5/10/176/10/17

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