Browsing by Author "Erel, Mehmet Zahid"

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A Comprehensive Review on Wireless Capacitive Power Transfer Technology: Fundamentals and Applications
(IEEE-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc, 2022) Aydemir, Mehmet Timur; Bayindir, Kamil Cagatay; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur; Chaudhary, Sanjay K.; Guerrero, Josep M.
Capacitive power transfer (CPT) technology is becoming increasingly popular in various application areas. Due to its limitations, such as low frequency, low coupling capacitance, and the high voltage stress on metal plates, the studies on high power CPT applications fell behind previously. Therefore, the wideband gap (WBG) semiconductor devices and the compensation topologies are further adopted to tackle these limitations. The main purpose of the paper is to review CPT applications in terms of performance parameters, advantages, disadvantages, and also challenges. Initially, the basic principles of CPT technology are examined, which cover compensation topologies, coupler structures, transfer distance, power electronic components, and system control methods. Then, CPT applications are evaluated for performance parameters (i.e., power level, operation frequency, system efficiency, transfer distance) along with compensation types, inverter types, and coupler types. The applications are categorized into six main groups according to industrial topics as safety, consumer electronics, transport, electric machines, biomedical, and miscellaneous. Herein, power level changes from mu W to kW ranges, the operation frequency varies from 100s of kHz to 10s of MHz ranges as well. The maximum system efficiency is recorded as 97.1 %. The transfer distance varies from mu m range to 100s of mm ranges. The full-bridge inverter topology and four-plate coupler structure are noticeable in CPT applications. Finally, advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of CPT applications are evaluated in detail. This review is expected to serve as a reference for researchers who study on CPT systems and their applications.
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Investigation of External Factors for Wireless Capacitive Power Transfer Systems
(Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, 2023) Erel, Mehmet Zahid; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur; Bayindir, Kamil Cagatay; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur
Capacitive power transfer (CPT) technology has gained more and more importance in recent years. This paper investigates the effects of temperature and relative humidity on CPT system performance. The conventional four-plate horizontal and vertical coupler structures are built to observe the variations of coupling capacitances under external factors. The pressure of the coupler ambient is kept constant, and the effects of temperature and relative humidity are reviewed separately. The different temperature (25 - 105 & DEG;C) and relative humidity (43 - 80% RH) levels are reviewed in these scenarios. The obtained results indicate that the values of coupling capacitances are inversely proportional to the temperature level, whereas the values of coupling capacitances are directly proportional to the relative humidity level. In addition, the visible changes happen in coupling capacitances after 45 & DEG;C and 55 & DEG;C for horizontally and vertically arranged four-plate coupler structures, respectively. It is also observed that relative humidity level becomes a critical point after 60% RH for both coupler structures. Among the coupling capacitances, the main capacitances are the most affected during the variations for both couplers. This study is expected to be a reference for the researchers on external factors in CPT systems.
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A New Capacitive Coupler Design for Wireless Capacitive Power Transfer Applications
(Elsevier - Division Reed Elsevier India Pvt Ltd, 2023) Erel, Mehmet Zahid; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur; Bayindir, Kamil Cagatay; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur
Capacitive power transfer (CPT) technology has become a promising alternative solution for wireless charging applications. This paper proposes a novel coupler design to form a resonant capacitor by inserting dielectric material between two bent metal plates for each primary and secondary circuit. The main purpose of the proposed coupler is to eliminate the external capacitors and solve the low coupling capacitance for CPT applications. A comparison to the conventional four-plate coupler is presented, which shows specifically higher coupling capacitance, lower required inductance, and lower cost. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed coupler structure is verified by simulation and experimental results. (c) 2023 Karabuk University. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Solar Energy-Powered Wireless Charging System for Three-Wheeled E-Scooter Applications
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2025) Erel, Mehmet Zahid; Ozdemir, Mehmet Akif; Aydemir, Mehmet Timur
Wireless power transfer (WPT) is a remarkable charging technology that addresses the range limitations and complexity of light electric vehicles. This study presents a novel approach to a solar-powered WPT system designed for three-wheeled e-scooter applications. The proposed system offers compact, lightweight, and costeffective solution with a ferrite-less structure and a series-series (SS) compensation topology, resulting in enhanced system efficiency and adaptability. The compact and efficient converters are designed to enhance performance and reduce system size. A Proportional-Integral (PI) controlled Perturb and Observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method is implemented to optimize energy extraction from three solar panels. The design is validated through comprehensive simulations and demonstrates a superior dynamic response over the Incremental Conductance MPPT (ICM) method. Performance tests confirm the reliability of the experimental prototype, achieving a system efficiency of 88.5 % at 300-W output power over a 100 mm transfer distance under fully aligned condition. Comparative analyses with existing solar-powered e-cycle systems highlight the proposed design's superiority in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to safety standards. The results indicate that the proposed design enhances sustainable urban transportation by reducing carbon emissions and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, facilitating the wider integration of renewable energy sources.