Driving towards Sustainability: Wireless Charging of Low-Speed Vehicles with PDM-Based Active Bridge Rectifiers

The surge in demand for eco-friendly transportation and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure necessitates innovative solutions. This study proposed a novel approach to charging slow-moving vehicles, prioritizing efficiency and minimizing output pulsation. Central to the research is the deve...

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Published in:Sustainability 2024-05, Vol.16 (9), p.3810
Main Authors: Shanmugam, Yuvaraja, Rajamanickam, Narayanamoorthi, Alroobaea, Roobaea, Afandi, Abdulkareem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Battery chargers
Efficiency
Electric vehicles
Environmental sustainability
Infrastructure
Laws, regulations and rules
Network topologies
Supply and demand
Transmitters
Transportation authorities
Vehicles
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Summary:The surge in demand for eco-friendly transportation and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure necessitates innovative solutions. This study proposed a novel approach to charging slow-moving vehicles, prioritizing efficiency and minimizing output pulsation. Central to the research is the development of a receiver-side power-regulated constant charging system, focusing on power regulation and maintaining consistent charging parameters. This system integrates a receiver-side pulse density-modulated active bridge rectifier, dynamically adjusting driving pulse density to regulate delivered power. Additionally, a receiver-side reconfigurable compensation network ensures constant current and voltage delivery to the charging device, eliminating the need for an additional D.C.-D.C. converter. A 3.3 kW charging structure employing a multi-leg inverter topology and energizing four ground-side transmitter pads exemplifies the proposed approach. The vertical air gap of charging pads is 150 mm, and the system achieves a maximal efficiency of 93.4%. This innovative strategy holds significant promise for advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and meeting the evolving demands of the EV market.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su16093810