Abstract: A method and a system for adjusting a double-sided LCC compensation network of a wireless charging system are provided. The method includes: obtaining a standard coupling coefficient, a rated operating frequency, and rated parameter values of compensation elements in the wireless charging system; determining change rates of output performance of the wireless charging system; determining an adjustable compensation element; obtaining a real-time coupling coefficient between the primary-side transmitting coil and the secondary-side receiving coil; determining whether the real-time coupling coefficient is less than a coupling coefficient threshold; and adjusting an operating frequency of the wireless charging system when the real-time coupling coefficient is not less than the coupling coefficient threshold; or adjusting both an operating frequency of the wireless charging system and the adjustable compensation element when the real-time coupling coefficient is less than the coupling coefficient threshold.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer (WPT) system regulation method and system for implementing zero voltage switching (ZVS) in a wide power range are provided. The method includes: determining, according to a topology structure of a WPT system and based on a linear state equation, a phase -shift angle boundary and a switching frequency boundary of an inverter that meet ZVS; fixing a switching frequency at a resonance frequency of the WPT system, and determining, in a phase -shift manner, a phase-shift range and a corresponding first voltage output range for implementing ZVS; determining a frequency variation range of a frequency modulation method; determining an optimal switching frequency based on corresponding switching frequencies and phase-shift angles that meet ZVS at different expected output voltages of the WPT system; determining a second voltage output range for implementing ZVS at the optimal switching frequency; and regulating the WPT system by using different regulation methods.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer (WPT) system regulation method and system for implementing zero voltage switching (ZVS) in a wide power range are provided. The method includes: determining, according to a topology structure of a WPT system and based on a linear state equation, a phase-shift angle boundary and a switching frequency boundary of an inverter that meet ZVS; fixing a switching frequency at a resonance frequency of the WPT system, and determining, in a phase-shift manner, a phase-shift range and a corresponding first voltage output range for implementing ZVS; determining a frequency variation range of a frequency modulation method; determining an optimal switching frequency based on corresponding switching frequencies and phase-shift angles that meet ZVS at different expected output voltages of the WPT system; determining a second voltage output range for implementing ZVS at the optimal switching frequency; and regulating the WPT system by using different regulation methods.

Abstract: A method and a system for adjusting a double-sided LCC compensation network of a wireless charging system are provided. The method includes: obtaining a standard coupling coefficient, a rated operating frequency, and rated parameter values of compensation elements in the wireless charging system; determining change rates of output performance of the wireless charging system; determining an adjustable compensation element; obtaining a real-time coupling coefficient between the primary-side transmitting coil and the secondary-side receiving coil; determining whether the real-time coupling coefficient is less than a coupling coefficient threshold; and adjusting an operating frequency of the wireless charging system when the real-time coupling coefficient is not less than the coupling coefficient threshold; or adjusting both an operating frequency of the wireless charging system and the adjustable compensation element when the real-time coupling coefficient is less than the coupling coefficient threshold.

Abstract: A double-sided LCC compensation network and a tuning method are proposed for a wireless power transfer system. With the proposed topology, the resonant frequency is independent of coupling coefficient and load conditions. The parameter values are tuned to realize zero voltage switching (ZVS) for the sending side switches. A wireless charging system with up to 7.7 kW output power was designed and built using the proposed topology and achieved 96% efficiency from DC power source to battery load.

Abstract: A double-sided LCC compensation network and a tuning method are proposed for a wireless power transfer system. With the proposed topology, the resonant frequency is independent of coupling coefficient and load conditions. The parameter values are tuned to realize zero voltage switching (ZVS) for the sending side switches. A wireless charging system with up to 7.7 kW output power was designed and built using the proposed topology and achieved 96% efficiency from DC power source to battery load.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable mediums are provided that utilize a phantom to correct attenuation due to beam hardening. The phantom includes a calibration tip attached to a proximal end of a portion. The portion has a diameter that increases incrementally from the proximal end of the portion towards a distal end of the portion (e.g., a substantially conical shape, a substantially convex shape, a substantially concave shape, or a series of adjacent steps). In another embodiment, a method is provided in which the phantom is scanned and an image of the phantom is reconstructed. Thereafter, an x-ray path length and estimated attenuation coefficient are calculated. A sum of expected coefficients are also calculated. The calculations are used to generate an algorithm for beam hardening coefficients.