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Can someone point me to advanced engineering/ physics based literature / textbooks on the subject?
Looking for more than wikipedia. More phd level papers and such ..berkeman said:Welcome to PF.
For what application? How much energy do you want to store? Can you use other energy storage means instead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flywheel_energy_storage
The subject is diverse enough that you need to be much more specific about the type of system/application you are interested in. And what you need the information for. Presumably you've already done some of your own searching...jmansurf said:Looking for more than wikipedia. More phd level papers and such ..
What about google scholar?jmansurf said:Looking for more than wikipedia. More phd level papers and such ..
A flywheel mechanical battery is a type of energy storage system that uses a rotating mass, or flywheel, to store and release energy. The kinetic energy of the spinning flywheel is converted into electrical energy when needed.
A flywheel mechanical battery works by using an electric motor to spin the flywheel and store energy. When energy is needed, the motor acts as a generator, converting the kinetic energy of the spinning flywheel back into electrical energy.
Flywheel mechanical batteries have several advantages over traditional batteries. They have a longer lifespan, can charge and discharge quickly, and have a higher energy density. They also do not degrade over time and do not contain toxic materials.
Flywheel mechanical batteries have a wide range of potential applications, including in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage. They can also be used in conjunction with traditional batteries to provide backup power.
One limitation of flywheel mechanical batteries is their high initial cost. They also require a constant power source to keep the flywheel spinning, which can be a challenge in certain applications. Additionally, they have a lower energy density compared to some traditional batteries.