An Intuitive Insight into EV WPT Charger at Resonance

Shmuel (Sam) Ben-Yaakov
Presented By:
Shmuel (Sam) Ben-Yaakov
Life Fellow, IEEE. Ben Gurion University, Israel.
Description
This video presents an in-depth look into the design and functionality of electric vehicle wireless power transfer (WPT) chargers, particularly focusing on operation at the resonance frequency. The author explains the necessary components, including transmitting and receiving antennas, inductances, capacitors, and the concept of mutual inductance. The presentation covers how resonant circuits enhance power transfer and discusses critical factors like coupling coefficient and circuit efficiency, while also highlighting the challenges in real-world applications such as distance variations between antennas.