An Overview of Wireless Power Transmission System and Analysis of Different Methods
An Overview of Wireless Power Transmission System and Analysis of Different Methods
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Abstract: The overall concept of wireless power transmission and its strategy for finding an efficient means to distribute power
without stringing wires that could wirelessly transport electricity are demonstrated in this paper. This study examines the latest
trends and technological advancements in the field of wireless power transfer. Wireless power transfer has become commonplace
in future societies with advanced technology.
Keywords: latest trends, technological advancements, wireless power transmission, stringing wires, ubiquitous
I. INTRODUCTION
Because electricity has become a commodity rather than an intangible energy, demand has risen dramatically, and it is now used in
every corner of the globe. The development of EV charging network infrastructure is a critical component of their development
[1],[2]. As long as the contemporary smart grid, by deploying distributed energy generating and storage systems, supports
sustainable mobility. Wireless power transmission, as defined in [3], is the transfer of energy over a long distance without the use of
separate artificial conductors. [4] It is currently also employed in biomedical applications, where it is advantageous to reduce the
size of a device so that wireless sensors can be incorporated [5]. The simultaneous wireless information and power transfer has
gotten a lot of consideration in the research community. Using radio frequency signals efficiently for both wireless information
transmission and wireless power transfer at the same time [6]. In the coming years, the wireless power transfer business will
continue to grow [7]. The transmission of electric power from a power source to an electrical load without the use of interconnecting
cables is known as wireless energy transfer or wireless power transmission [8]. In situations where linking cables are difficult,
harmful, or impossible, wireless transmission is advantageous. In the case of wireless power transfer in electric vehicles, efficiency
is the most important factor [9]. Direct induction and then resonant magnetic induction are used in the general form of wireless
power transmission [10]. Other technologies under investigation are radio waves, such as microwaves, or laser beam technology,
depending on the distance over which the energy must be carried [11]. Despite the fact that those issues continue, additional
demands arising from greater use of wearable devices like mobile phones and operations in unclean or damp conditions [12]
necessitate new approaches to powering equipment [13]. The wireless power transmission has been an unused technology since
Tesla's time. Tesla had long attempted to establish a global wireless power distribution system [14]. He was unable to accomplish
the assignment due to a lack of finance and technology at the time. From then on, this technology has not progressed to the point
where it is fully usable for practical purposes [15]. There has always been research in this topic, and there have been recent
developments. Despite advancements, commercial wireless power transmission has yet to be embraced.
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Fig. 1 Nikola tesla wireless power transfer plan. Fig 2: Wardenclyffe tower at Shoreham, New York
Brown devised the rectenna in the early 1960s, which converts microwaves directly to DC electricity. In 1964, he demonstrated its
capability by powering a helicopter entirely with microwaves. Short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless power
transmission technologies are divided into three categories based on transmission distance: short-range, medium-range, and long-
range transmission. It is shown in table 1.
TABLE I
Tabular Representation Of Research Developments In Field Of Wireless Power Transmission
Year Achievement
1899 Transmitted power wirelessly over a distance of 26 miles at which he had
lit up a bank of 200 light bulbs and ran one electric motor. With tesla coil
and claimed that only 5% of the transmitted energy was lost in the
process.
1901 Wardenclyffe tower also called as tesla tower is the first and early
experimental wireless transmission station designed by Nikola Tesla on
long island in 1901-1902, located in the village of Shoreham, New York.
1960 Design of rectenna for microwave mode of wireless power transfer was
made.
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2) Electrostatic Induction: Capacitive coupling is another name for it. For wireless energy transfer involving high frequency ac
potential differences sent between two plates or nodes, it can be an electric field gradient or differential capacitance between
two raised electrodes above the conducting ground plane. The wireless power transfer in this technology is accomplished using
the theory of " Electrostatic induction," in which charges are transferred due to differences in the charge densities of two things.
3) Air Ionization: The most difficult method of energy transfer is ionization of air. When the electric field around 2.11MV/m
becomes very strong, conditions are met for the air to start breaking down. The ensuing electric field ionizes the surrounding air
by splitting it into positive ions and electrons. Ionization does not imply that there are more negative (electrons) or positive
(positive atomic nuclei / positive ions) charges than there were previously. It indicates that the electrons and ions are separated
from one another more than they were in the molecular or atomic structure before. The electrons are excited to the higher
energy atomic shell, the valence shell, by the high breakdown strength of air. Electrons excited to the valence or penultimate
shells are now far freer to move than they were before the separation. As a result, this ionized air is far more conductive than
the non-ionized air before it. In fact, any material's ability or flexibility to transfer electrons is what makes it a good conductor
of electricity. There is no e-waste with this technology, it is harmless if the field strength is within limitations, and it requires
minimal maintenance. This system, however, has its own drawbacks. The biggest disadvantage is the distance constraint, as
ionization cannot light up a receiver over great distances. The initial investment is substantial, and the system's viability is
uncertain.
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2) Electrodynamic Induction: This method of wireless mode power transmission includes two or more bodies in which one is
stationary and the other is in motion with respect to one another. There is always a relative motion between transmitter and
receiver which induces electromotive force according to the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. The main problem
related with non-resonant inductive coupling for wireless energy transfer particularly the requirement of efficiency on
transmission distance. When resonant coupling is used the transmitter and the receiver inductors are changed to a common
frequency. The current is modified from a sinusoidal to a non-sinusoidal waveform. The power transfer in the form of pulses
takes place over multiple cycles. In this way, the significant power may be transmitted over a distance of up to a few times the
size of the transmitter.
Fig. 9 Demonstration of electro-dynamic induction through fixed contact (coils) and the moving contact (electromagnet)
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2) Laser beam transfer analysis: The laser is used as an efficient technique of wireless transmission in this technology. It is one of
the most difficult and difficult to install and administer. A laser is a device that uses optical amplification to create light and
relies on the stimulated emission of radiation to do so. Light is coherently emitted by a laser. This spatial coherence allows a
laser to be focused on a very small area. In order to excite to the transition energy level and de-excite to lower(stable) energy
levels, laser radiation is dependent on the amount of energy received by an atom/molecule. It also determines what kind of
electromagnetic rays are produced as a result of the transition. Electrical power is transported by converting electricity into a
laser beam that is incident on a solar photovoltaic cell, which absorbs the laser beam's radiation energy and converts it to dc
electricity. The power is beamed to the solar photovoltaic cell in the form of radiation in this approach, which is known as "
power beaming." The laser beam transfer method offers several advantages, including the ability to transmit longer distances
with a small beam cross-section, low power losses owing to the laser beam, compact size, and no electromagnetic interference.
The main disadvantage is that solar cell efficiency is low, ranging between 40% and 50%. The conversion of laser light to
electricity is inefficient, resulting in increased power losses as heat. It is used in military and aerospace applications and
requires a direct line of sight. Good galvanic isolation, high power transmission rate of up to several kilowatts suitable for a
wide range of applications, from low-power smartphones to high-power electric vehicles. The desire to remotely power
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, and other transportable electrical facilities has fueled research. The fundamental
issue limiting the high intensity laser power beam (HILPB) technology is its low overall efficiency. From a power conversion
standpoint, the efficiency of the lasers and PV array are the key limiting considerations for the HILPB system.
Fig. 13 wireless power transmission from the transmitter to the solar photovoltaic cell of the solar satellite through laser beam
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Fig. 15 Charging of mobile phone inside a closed metallic setup using ubiquitous power supply
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V. RECENT RESEARCH
A. WiTricity
The intelligent charging pad from WiTricity recognizes foreign or living items, such as a Coke can or the family cat, and shuts down
immediately to safeguard you and your vehicle. The new method relies on the use of connected reverberating objects [10]. Two
resonant items with the same resonant frequency tend to switch their energy effectively, whilst off-resonant objects interact weakly.
Fig. 16 schematic diagram of wireless mode of power transition using inductive coupling
It's a proprietary EV charging system that can charge an electric vehicle's battery remotely and more effectively. The total solution
is magnetic resonance technology. The precisely designed low-loss resonators provide great efficiency as well as reliable operation
in a variety of circumstances. When metal, hands, or feet enter the charging area, the easy driver experience is enhanced by
advanced foreign object and live object detection, which safely protects and disables charging. Within the same system design, the
adaptable system can convert vehicles from low ground clearance sports cars to high ground clearance UV or trucks.
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B. Dynamic Charging
Because it allows power exchange between the vehicle and the grid while the vehicle is driving, dynamic wireless charging of
electric cars (EVs) is becoming a popular approach. In one essential manner, dynamic charging differs from another type of wireless
charging, static charge: dynamic charging means that the vehicle is moving. The vehicle parks on top of a charging pad, either in a
public venue or at home, with static charging, which is already happening with modified vehicles. The charging lane is put out in a
path that is connected as long as the electric vehicle's battery is charging. The car can be disconnected from the charging lane once it
has been fully charged. Current electric vehicles with onboard batteries have a maximum range of 300 kilometres, however dynamic
wireless charging eliminates range anxiety and allows the battery size to be reduced for the same range. Frequent charging on the
road will also allow car manufacturers to reduce the size of batteries, lowering the car's cost while simultaneously extending the
battery's lifespan. When batteries are not fully depleted, their condition improves. People do not resonance with the coils, therefore
walking on the surface of the charging lane is safe. When a car passes, magnetic debris may be a problem. Short portions of road
must be constructed (or renovated) in order to bury the wires beneath the asphalt (or a different material). Some research groups all
over the world are looking for better road surface materials that can transmit wireless power. To support dynamic charging, all
electric vehicles can be adapted with coils under the car.
B. Demerits
The frequency of the circulating reactive power was calculated and determined to be quite minimal, which is very biologically
friendly. Transmission over extremely vast distances is still a work in progress.
VII. APPLICATIONS
1) Wireless charging of wearable electronic such as watches, air pods, and mobile phones.
2) Wireless sensors which receive electric current from the rectenna (rectifier + antenna) attached to it.
3) Low power applications (µW – several watts) like RFID, satellite communication.
4) Telemetry which is an automatic recording and transmission of data from remote or inaccessible sources to an IT system in a
different location for monitoring and analysis.
5) Healthcare and Automotive industries.
6) Stationary charging (Plug-in) EV’s and Dynamic charging EV’s.
7) Power generation using satellites fitted with large solar panels and transmitting that power in the form of microwaves also
called a “solar satellite “.is the most demanding application which is under development.
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IX. CONCLUSION
Compared to traditional power transmission, wireless power transmission is a more efficient and dependable means of power
transmission. It is a potential future technology that will fundamentally transform the global energy system. Regardless, the entire
history of wireless power transmission technology, which dates back to the time of Tesla, is examined, as well as wireless power
transmission concepts. The available ways in this system are briefly outlined.
X. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My sincerely thanks to my supervisor Dr.P.K.Dhal, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology–
Chennai. for his suggestions given for research work. It is worth mentioning that his guidelines and conceptual ideas at every stage
have shaped my work to the correct direction.
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