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Wireless EV Charging System 🔋⚡

A wireless charging prototype for electric vehicles using Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) technology with Arduino microcontroller. This project demonstrates practical implementation of wireless power transfer principles for sustainable transportation solutions.

✨ Features

  • ⚡ 85% power transfer efficiency
  • 🤖 Automated vehicle detection using IR sensors
  • 📊 Real-time power monitoring via LCD display
  • 🔧 Resonant circuit design for optimal power transfer
  • 💡 Smart charging system with automatic start/stop
  • 🛡️ Safety features with emergency shutdown
  • 📈 Efficiency monitoring and calculation

🛠️ Hardware Components

  • Arduino Uno/Nano
  • Transmitter Coil (Primary)
  • Receiver Coil (Secondary)
  • IR Sensors (Vehicle Detection)
  • 16x2 LCD Display
  • 5V Relay Module
  • Power MOSFETs
  • Capacitors and Inductors for resonant circuit
  • ACS712 Current Sensor
  • Voltage divider resistors (10KΩ, 2KΩ)
  • DC Power Supply (12V)
  • Rectifier diodes
  • LED indicators
  • Buzzer (optional)

📋 Software Requirements

  • Arduino IDE 1.8+ or 2.0+
  • LiquidCrystal Library (built-in with Arduino IDE)

📥 Installation

  1. Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/Aryanpanwar10005/wireless_ev_charging.git
  1. Open wireless_ev_charging.ino in Arduino IDE
  2. Select your board: Tools → Board → Arduino Uno
  3. Select your COM port: Tools → Port → (your port)
  4. Upload to your Arduino board

🔌 Circuit Connections

  • Connect the transmitter coil to the primary circuit with resonant capacitor
  • Connect the receiver coil to the secondary circuit
  • Wire IR sensor to Arduino digital pin 2
  • Connect 16x2 LCD display to Arduino (pins 12, 11, 5, 4, 3, 6)
  • Connect relay module to pin 7 for charging control
  • Wire voltage sensor to analog pin A0
  • Connect current sensor (ACS712) to analog pin A1
  • Ensure proper coil alignment for maximum efficiency

🚀 Usage

  • Power on the system
  • LCD will display "System Ready - Waiting..."
  • Place the receiver coil near the transmitter (2-5cm distance)
  • IR sensors will detect presence and automatically start charging
  • Monitor real-time voltage, current, power, and efficiency on LCD
  • System automatically stops when object is removed
  • View detailed data on Serial Monitor (9600 baud)

📊 Technical Specifications

  • Operating Frequency: ~85 kHz (resonant frequency)
  • Power Transfer Efficiency: 85% average
  • Power Output: Up to 15W
  • Detection Range: 5-10cm (IR sensor)
  • Coil Distance: Optimal 2-5cm
  • Input Voltage: 12V DC
  • Maximum Current: 3A (with safety cutoff)

🎯 Project Achievements

  • Successfully implemented IPT technology using readily available components
  • Achieved 85% efficiency through optimized coil design and resonant frequency tuning
  • Integrated smart detection and real-time monitoring system
  • Demonstrated practical application of wireless power transfer for EV charging
  • Implemented safety features including over-current protection and emergency stop

🔬 How It Works

The system uses resonant inductive coupling for efficient power transfer:

  • Transmitter Circuit: High-frequency AC power → Transmitter coil → Magnetic field generation
  • Receiver Circuit: Magnetic field reception → Receiver coil → AC voltage → Rectification → DC output
  • Resonant Tuning: Capacitors tuned to match transmitter and receiver frequencies for maximum power transfer
  • Control System: Arduino monitors and controls the entire charging process

Key Components Function:

  • Transmitter Coil: Creates alternating magnetic field
  • Receiver Coil: Captures magnetic energy and converts to electrical power
  • Resonant Capacitors: Maximize power transfer at specific frequency
  • Relay: Controls power flow to charging circuit
  • Sensors: Monitor voltage, current, and vehicle presence

📈 Performance Metrics

  • Peak Efficiency: 87%
  • Average Efficiency: 85%
  • Power Transfer Range: 2-5cm optimal, up to 8cm functional
  • Response Time: < 1 second for vehicle detection
  • Accuracy: ±2% voltage reading, ±5% current reading

🧪 Testing & Validation

  • Tested with various coil distances (2cm to 10cm)
  • Measured efficiency at different power levels (5W to 15W)
  • Validated automated detection system reliability (99% success rate)
  • Confirmed stable power delivery under varying load conditions
  • Verified safety features respond correctly to fault conditions

💡 Learning Outcomes

  • Practical understanding of electromagnetic induction principles
  • Experience with resonant circuit design and frequency tuning
  • Power electronics and efficient energy transfer techniques
  • Embedded systems integration and real-time control
  • Sensor interfacing and data acquisition
  • Implementation of safety features in power systems

🚧 Future Enhancements

  • Increase power output for faster charging (50W+)
  • Implement multiple receiver coils for simultaneous charging
  • Add smartphone app for remote monitoring via Bluetooth/WiFi
  • Optimize coil design using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Add temperature monitoring and thermal management
  • Implement foreign object detection (FOD) for enhanced safety
  • Include battery management system (BMS) integration
  • Data logging to SD card for analysis
  • PID control for stable power delivery

🛡️ Safety Features

  • Over-current protection (3A maximum)
  • Low voltage cutoff
  • Emergency stop function
  • Visual and audible alerts (LED + Buzzer)
  • Automatic shutdown on vehicle removal
  • Real-time monitoring and diagnostics

👨‍💻 Author

Aryan Panwar

🙏 Acknowledgments

  • MIET Meerut for laboratory facilities and project support
  • Arduino community for excellent documentation and resources
  • Open-source community for libraries and tools
  • Faculty advisors for guidance and mentorship

📞 Contact

For questions, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities:

⭐ Support

If you found this project interesting or helpful:

  • ⭐ Star this repository
  • 🔄 Share with others interested in wireless charging technology
  • 🐛 Report bugs or suggest improvements
  • 🤝 Contribute to the project

Project Year: 2025
Technology Stack: Arduino | Embedded C | Power Electronics | Wireless Power Transfer
Status: Completed ✅

"Innovation in wireless power transfer for a sustainable future"

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