Energy Storage Flywheel Rotors—Mechanical Design

Energy storage flywheel systems are mechanical devices that typically utilize an electrical machine (motor/generator unit) to convert electrical energy in mechanical energy and vice versa. Energy is stored in a fast-rotating mass known as the flywheel rotor. The rotor is subject to high centripetal...

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Main Authors: Miles Skinner, Pierre Mertiny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Encyclopedia
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/2/1/19