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Abstract NUM 1306

LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE ELECTRICAL ENERGY TRANSITION WITH WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER
M. Mohammadali Mazlaghani, C.F.M. Dirksen, D.C. Zuidervliet, P.J. van Duijsen
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (NETHERLANDS)
Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is a technique that enables efficient energy transfer without physical connectors. Applications range from a toothbrush to electric vehicles and ferry boats. As WPT becomes increasingly prevalent, Lifelong Learning (LLL) strategies are essential for raising awareness, informing industries and educating future engineers on its potential. This paper proposes how WPT education can be embedded into LLL strategies, supporting engineering students, professionals and society in adapting to technological developments in the electrical energy transition. It details the educational tools and methods used to facilitate WPT learning, including design software, simulations and hardware setups, which provide hands-on experiences for students, industry professionals and society. The paper highlights the importance of developing modular learning paths that address different levels of expertise ranging from society to industry and technical education. By fostering continuous learning, this approach ensures that engineers and professionals can adapt and contribute to the evolving field of wireless energy solutions, supporting the goals of the energy transition.

In the paper the methods and subjects of wireless power transfer that are discussed in Lifelong Learning are presented. Depending of the level of technical detail, the topics are covered ranging from general overview to in-depth training of the electrotechnical phenomena. For all three groups, society, engineering and technical engineering, use is made of simulation software and a hardware trainer. Depending on the level of detail for each group, the contents varies from a global overview, towards detailed engineering. By using the same platforms for simulations and the same hardware trainers, these materials can be used from overview level towards detailed level.

In the paper the simulation tools are presented that are used for basic understanding but also for detailed engineering. The hardware trainer that is applied, can be used for the understanding of the basic function, to create awareness of the possibilities. But for technical education, the same hardware trainer is used for detailed measurements. An overview of Lifelong Learning methods for WPT is given, and a list of demonstration examples for society and industry, as well as a list of assignments for the technical education is given.

Keywords: Wireless, lifelong learning, hardware trainer, simulations, electrical, electronics, education.

Event: ICERI2025
Track: STEM Education
Session: Engineering Education
Session type: VIRTUAL