Our Project: HMPC

Project Details

Enhancing Magnetic Permeability of Concrete to Boost Efficiency of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) on Electric Roadways

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges such as battery limitations, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited driving range remain significant barriers. Implementing dynamic wireless charging systems for EVs offers a promising solution to these issues.

With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the HMPC project aims to develop high magnetic permeability (MP), cost-effective concrete for road pavements installed over wireless power transfer charging pads, thereby enhancing WPT efficiency.

The project will investigate two techniques: producing high-MP aligned steel fibre-reinforced concrete panels and developing concrete panels incorporating magnetite aggregate. Expected outcomes include a reduction in energy losses in electric roads, along with the development of sustainable concrete made from low-cost materials.

PROJECT SUMMARY (ABSTRACT)

A Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Project

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HMPC

101206667

Horizon Europe (HORIZON)

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF)

24 Months

Our Key Objectives

Utilize Sustainable Materials

To develop a high magnetic permeability (MP), cost-effective, and innovative concrete (HMPC) to improve wireless power transfer (WPT) efficiency.

Develop High-Performance Concrete

Explore Innovative
Pathways

Create Economic & Technological Impact

To investigate two distinct techniques for enhancing concrete's magnetic properties.

To use low-cost, abundant, and sustainable materials in the final products, avoiding expensive and rare metals like cobalt and nickel.

To increase WPT efficiency the least 0.5%, minimizing energy losses, and creating new job opportunities in the sector.

Coordinated by:

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

EU contribution:

€ 276 187,92

Our Research Plan: The Four Phases

Phase 1 (WP1):

Foundations

Phase 2 (WP2):

Innovation

Phase 3 (WP3):

Prototyping

Phase 4 (WP4):

Validation

1. Material Procurement

2. Characterisation

3. Conformity Tests

1. Tests

2. Development of Prediction Equations

1. Pre-Production of Panels Preliminary

2. WPT Efficiency Tests

1. Full Production

2. Final Testing

3. Development of WPT Efficiency Equations