Dynamic modeling of ICPT considering misalignment and speed of vehicle

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) and Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining popularity due to political, environmental, and economical reasons. Research is being done to charge these alternatively fueled vehicles by means of Inductively Coupled Power Transfer (ICPT). Previous research, however, does not adequately address misalignment of the primary and secondary coils. In this research, we will develop a model for the effects of misalignment and movement of the rectangular coils with respect to each other. This will be accomplished using analytical models, followed by FEM analysis.