Performance optimization of the wireless power transfer system with unbalanced resonator

Bailian Ni, C. Y. Chung, H. L. Chan

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Abstract

Conventionally, in wireless power transfer (WPT) system, all resonators are set at exactly the same resonant frequency, which is considered as the optimal operation condition to achieve resonant coupling. However, at over-coupled region, frequency split issue occurs, as a result, the frequency for the maximum power is not coincident with the frequency for the maximum efficiency. This deteriorates the performance of the system. In this paper, an unbalanced resonator is introduced to solve this problem. Unbalanced resonator is defined as a LC resonator, whose frequency is slightly away from the original resonant frequency. Detailed theoretical analysis of the unbalanced resonator has been done, and a novel circuit model is developed for electromagnetic research study, along with a simplified circuit for engineering design. Also, simulation is implemented to verify the proposed idea. By adopting the unbalanced resonator, with same efficiency, the transferring power is increased by 38%. This method is further extended to apply in the WPT system with repeaters; experiments has been done and the results strongly agree with our proposal technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 International Conference on Information Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ISEEE 2014
EditorsXiaohong Jiang, Shaozi Li, Ying Dai, Yun Cheng
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1892-1896
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479931965
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Nov 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Information Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ISEEE 2014 - Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan
Duration: 26 Apr 201428 Apr 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 International Conference on Information Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ISEEE 2014
Volume3

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Information Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ISEEE 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySapporo City, Hokkaido
Period26/04/1428/04/14

Keywords

  • critical coupling
  • frequency splitting
  • optimal frequency
  • resonant coupling
  • unbalanced resonator
  • Wireless power transfer (WPT)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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