The Design and Optimization of a Wireless Power Transfer System Allowing Random Access for Multiple Loads

Abstract

As is common in multi-load wireless power transfer (WPT) systems based on series–series compensation topology, the power received by loads and the efficiency of the process are highly sensitive to changes in the number of loads. To guarantee that the power supplied to a load remains stable when other loads access or leave the system, we propose an improved multi-load system for WPT. The new system uses an LCC/S topology (based on inductor–capacitor–inductor or LCL topology) to keep the power received by the loads stable. By comparing two scenarios (ideal and real models based on LCC/S topology), we aim to eliminate cross-coupling between receiving coils by connecting compensating capacitors in series on the receiving side. In this way, the stability of the power received by loads is further improved. Moreover, a method of optimizing control over the efficiency is proposed based on the effect on the overall efficiency of impedance and number of loads. This allows us to optimize the overall efficiency of the system. Finally, a system to verify our theoretical analysis is established and used to show the validity and effectiveness of the proposed system.