Reconfigurable detuned dual-frequency series–series compensated WPT system for high anti-misalignment tolerance

In the realm of wireless power transfer, considering misalignment between transmitting and receiving coils is imperative. Traditional wireless power transfer systems experience a significant decrease in output power when the coupling coefficient fluctuates. This paper proposes a reconfigurable dual-frequency series–series (SS) topology with primary side inductive detuned and secondary side with full resonance. The proposed topology operates at two frequencies and can be transformed into two different SS topologies at each frequency. This allows the system to switch between the two SS topologies when a large misalignment occurs, thereby achieving a more stable output power level. Furthermore, a comprehensive parameter design flowchart for the proposed topology is presented, and the parameters for a 400 W prototype are designed and implemented. The prototype is tested to evaluate the performance of the topology. The frequency response analysis of the prototype validates the effectiveness of the parameter design method. The test results show that the topology can maintain output power fluctuations within 23% of the maximum power for misalignment ranging from k = 0.13 to k = 0.46. Additionally, the system maintains an efficiency of at least 80% across the entire output power flat range, peaking at a maximum efficiency of 91%.