What is a compact and highly efficient flywheel energy storage system?

Abstract: This article proposed a compact and highly efficient flywheel energy storage system. Single coreless stator and double rotor structures are used to eliminate the idling loss caused by the flux of permanent magnetic machines. A novel compact magnetic bearing is proposed to eliminate the friction loss during high-speed operation.

How does a flywheel energy storage system work?

A flywheel energy storage system (FESS) uses a high speed spinning mass (rotor) to store kinetic energy. The energy is input or output by a dual-direction motor/generator. To maintain it in a high efficiency, the flywheel works within a vacuum chamber.

What is a flywheel energy storage system (fess)?

With the advances in high strength and light weight composite material, high performance magnetic bearings, and power electronics technology in recent years, Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESSs) constitute a viable alternative to traditional battery storage systems , , .

What are the alternative bearings for flywheel energy storage systems?

Active magnetic bearings and passive magnetic bearings are the alternative bearings for flywheel energy storage systems , . Active magnetic bearing has advantages such as simple construction and capability of supporting large loads, but the complexity of the control system is daunting.

Can axial flux partially-self-bearing permanent magnet machine sustain a compact flywheel energy storage system?

Conclusion A compact flywheel energy storage system sustained by axial flux partially-self-bearing permanent magnet machine has been proposed and the prototype has been built up to validate the feasibility of the design concept. The PID control algorithm has been implemented in a DSP-based control platform.

Can axial-type same pole motor be used as a flywheel energy storage system?

Ekaterina Kurbatova proposed a magnetic system for an axial-type same pole motor suitable as both motor/generator in combination with the integrated design of the motor/generator, which can be utilized in conjunction with the flywheel energy storage system.