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INTRODUCTION HISTORY BASICS WORKING ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES CONCLUSION

WHAT IS WITRICITY

Electricity without wires

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History of Wireless Power

In 1899, Sir Nikola Tesla Proposed a method of Wireless Power Transmission. As it is in Radiative mode, most of the Power was wasted and has less efficiency.
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The forgotten invention is reborn in 2007

The idea of wireless electricity has been around since the early days of the Tesla coil. But thanks to a group of MIT scientists, team led by Marin Soljai and named it "WiTricity"
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There are 3 major types , each with different ranges, methods of transfer Short range: Inductive Coupling

Medium range: Resonant Induction

Long range: Electromagnetic Wave Power Transfer

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HOW DOES RESONANT INDUCTION WORKS

Same principles as magnetic induction, but uses resonance to increase the range. Everything resonates at a certain frequency, based on its shape and material. Energy transfers easily between resonating objects. With resonant induction, power is transmitted between two resonating coils.

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RESONANT MAGNETIC COUPLING

Magnetic coupling occurs when two objects exchange energy through their varying or oscillating magnetic fields. Resonant coupling occurs when the natural frequencies of the two objects are approximately the same.

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WORKING:

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WiTricity Technology: The Basics

Electricity Resonant Magnetic Coupling Magnetism

Resonance

Electromagn etism

Energy/Pow er Coupling

Magnetic Induction

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There are witricity power sources(transmitter) and capture devices(receiver). Power source provides power to the devices where as capture device captured it to work. Power source and capture devices are specially designed strongly-coupled resonators for midrange wireless non-radiative energy transfer

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Witricity Features
Highly Resonant Strong Coupling Provides High Efficiency Over Distance Energy Transfer via Magnetic Near Field Can Penetrate and Wrap Around Obstacles Non-Radiative Energy Transfer is Safe for People and Animals Flexible Geometry Allows WiTricity Devices to be Embedded Into Different Products
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Benefits of witricity
It will make products :
More Convenient: -No manual recharging or changing batteries. -Eliminate unsightly, unwieldy and costly power cords. More Reliable: -Never run out of battery power. -Reduce product failure rates by fixing the weakest link: flexing wiring and mechanical interconnects. More Environmentally Friendly: -Reduce use of disposable batteries. -Use efficient electric grid power directly instead of inefficient battery Charging.

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ADVANTAGES

Safe, fairly efficient, good range Boon for the devices which uses midrange power No need of line of sight. No need of power cables and batteries. Magnetic fields interact weakly with biological masses (humans), and energy is only transmitted between resonating objects
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DISADVANTAGES

Transmissions possible only in few meters Possibility of energy theft Efficiency decreases with distance The resonance condition should be satisfied and if any error exists, there is no possibility of power transfer.

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WITRICITY CONCERNS
Will it harm me? Will it harm the environment? Will it interfere with important communication?

NO
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APPLICATIONS

Direct Wireless Powerwhen all the power a device needs is provided wirelessly, and no batteries are required. This mode is for a device that is always used within range of its WiTricity power source. Automatic Wireless Chargingwhen a device with rechargeable batteries charges itself while still in use or at rest, without requiring a power cord or battery replacement. This mode is for a mobile device that may be used both in and out of range of its WiTricity power source
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APPLICATIONS

Consumer electronics Transportation Industry applications Other applications

Medical devices Military applications Robots

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REFERENCES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiTricity http://www.electricitybid.com/electricity/index.p hp/2007/06/08/witricity/ http://www.witricity.com/

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THANKING YOU

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Features and benefits

Witricitys Technology Technology Benefit Highly resonant strong coupling High efficiency over distance Energy transfer via magnetic near field Can penetrate and wrap around obstacles

Non radiative energy transfer

Scalable design Flexible geometry

Safe for living beings and other environmental objects

From Mw to kW Device that can fit into OEM (original equipment manufactures)products

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Long Range Wireless Energy Transmission: Microwave Power Transfer

Microwave Power Transfer (MPT) is a form of wave power transfer that sends energy through air in the form of microwaves. MPT has a range miles longer than its inductive counterparts, and its being investigated as a way to beam power to space.

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APPLICATIONS
Recently a Canadian program sent up SHARP (Stationary High Altitude Relay Platform), a small unmanned aircraft powered completely by energy beamed to it from the ground through microwaves. Solar Power Satellites (SPS) could also be an application for MPT. Beaming solar energy collected from satellites or solar WiTricity to Earth could be a 3/30/2014 panels on the moon

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