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Abstract

Wireless power charging technology has been developed rapidly and is extensively utilized for electric vehicle wireless charging due to its numerous over plug-in charging. The electromagnetic bio-safety of the human body in charging environment has become a significant public concern. To address this issue, this paper employes the finite element analysis method to assess the electromagnetic safety of crucial organs in a typical charging environment. Firstly, human-vehicle models in various typical postures were constructed in COMSOL, and the spatial distribution of electromagnetic fields in the critical organs was calculated in a 7.7 kW, 85 kHz charging environment. Subsequently, the electromagnetic radiation dose of each organ was calculated and compared with the ICNIRP standards. The results indicated that the electromagnetic radiation dose received by different organs is influenced by both the electromagnetic parameters and position of the organs. When the human body is positioned flat in the car, the electromagnetic radiation exposure to various organs is at its highest. Additionally, the maximum radiation dose for each organ is significantly below ICNIRP standard in a low-power wireless charging environment, supporting the commercial adoption of wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.

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