TO is a material optimization method allowing new structures of maximum performance to be automatically determined while meeting a predefined material volume constraint. Its key advantages include lack of reliance on designer experience, and the use of a predefined design domain rather than an initial design structure. This project aims to use TO technique to optimize the coils (pads) of wireless power transfer systems based on Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) technology. The students are expected to carry-out a comparative study on the design of DD and bipolar pads in relation to circular pads using 3D FEM to maximize mutual inductance M, under given amount of amount of ferrite material. The project involves modelling, analysis, simulations and prototyping of scaled-down versions (if possible) to demonstrate validity.
Undergraduate
Results of a model and prototypes to show performance of each pad type.
Electronics design projects
Power Electronics (405.614, Lab)