A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology
Capacitive power transfer (CPT) technology is an effective and important alternative to the conventional inductive power transfer (IPT). It utilizes high-frequency electric fields to transfer electric power, which has three distinguishing advantages: negligible eddy-current loss, relatively low cost...
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| description | Capacitive power transfer (CPT) technology is an effective and important alternative to the conventional inductive power transfer (IPT). It utilizes high-frequency electric fields to transfer electric power, which has three distinguishing advantages: negligible eddy-current loss, relatively low cost and weight, and excellent misalignment performance. In recent years, the power level and efficiency of CPT systems has been significantly improved and has reached the power level suitable for electric vehicle charging applications. This paper reviews the latest developments in CPT technology, focusing on two key technologies: the compensation circuit topology and the capacitive coupler structure. The comparison with the IPT system and some critical issues in practical applications are also discussed. Based on these analyses, the future research direction can be developed and the applications of the CPT technology can be promoted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f25ff537aa064f30830b286ce83552a82022-12-22T02:12:15ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732017-11-011011175210.3390/en10111752en10111752A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer TechnologyFei Lu0Hua Zhang1Chris Mi2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USADepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USADepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USACapacitive power transfer (CPT) technology is an effective and important alternative to the conventional inductive power transfer (IPT). It utilizes high-frequency electric fields to transfer electric power, which has three distinguishing advantages: negligible eddy-current loss, relatively low cost and weight, and excellent misalignment performance. In recent years, the power level and efficiency of CPT systems has been significantly improved and has reached the power level suitable for electric vehicle charging applications. This paper reviews the latest developments in CPT technology, focusing on two key technologies: the compensation circuit topology and the capacitive coupler structure. The comparison with the IPT system and some critical issues in practical applications are also discussed. Based on these analyses, the future research direction can be developed and the applications of the CPT technology can be promoted.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/11/1752capacitive power transferwireless power transferelectric fieldselectric vehicle |
| spellingShingle | Fei Lu Hua Zhang Chris Mi A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology Energies capacitive power transfer wireless power transfer electric fields electric vehicle |
| title | A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology |
| title_full | A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology |
| title_fullStr | A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology |
| title_short | A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology |
| title_sort | review on the recent development of capacitive wireless power transfer technology |
| topic | capacitive power transfer wireless power transfer electric fields electric vehicle |
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