The role of the flywheel energy storage vacuum system

What is mechanical flywheel energy storage?

The short-term storage of energy has shortly been revolutionized by an innovative technology: mechanical flywheel energy storages. They are used as stationary or mobile systems in different applications. Part two of the series on “vacuum for energy storage” by Pfeiffer Vacuum focuses on stationary flywheel systems.

How do fly wheels store energy?

Fly wheels store energy in mechanical rotational energy to be then converted into the required power form when required. Energy storage is a vital component of any power system, as the stored energy can be used to offset inconsistencies in the power delivery system.

What is a stationary flywheel system?

They are used as stationary or mobile systems in different applications. Part two of the series on “vacuum for energy storage” by Pfeiffer Vacuum focuses on stationary flywheel systems. Stationary flywheel systems are, for example, used as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in data storage centers and hospitals.

What is a flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (fess)?

A flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (FESS) is a type of energy storage system that uses a spinning rotor to store energy. Thanks to its unique advantages such as long life cycles, high power density, minimal environmental impact, and high power quality such as fast response and voltage stability, FESS is gaining attention recently.

What are the potential applications of flywheel technology?

Flywheel technology has potential applications in energy harvesting, hybrid energy systems, and secondary functionalities apart from energy storage. Additionally, there are opportunities for new applications in these areas.

What are some secondary functionalities of flywheels?

Other opportunities are new applications in energy harvest, hybrid energy systems, and flywheel’s secondary functionality apart from energy storage. The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.