ASSESSMENT OF FLYWHEEL SYSTEM BENEFITS IN SELECTED VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

Progress to date is reported on a continuing study for the Department of Energy on the performance potential of automotive vehicles incorporating energy storage flywheels. The study employs computer simulation techniques to evaluate the utility of the flywheel in several vehicle/mission applications. Analysis results are reported for the case of a four-passenger commuter car with battery/flywheel drive-train and a six-passenger commuter car with battery/flywheel drive-train and a six-passenger family car with heat engine/flywheel drivetrain. System benefits are reported in terms of range enhancement or fuel economy improvement, as appropriate. Effects or influences identified and characterized include flywheel design, vehicle duty cycle, accessory load, trip distance, drive-train arrangement, and road maneuver performance specifications.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • This paper is from the Physical and Chemical Energy Storage Annual Contractors' Review Meeting, Arlington, Virginia, September 12, 1983.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Aerospace Corporation

    2350 East El Sequdo Boulevard
    El Sequndo, CA  United States  90245
  • Authors:
    • Forest, L
    • LEE, W B
  • Publication Date: 1983-9

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 173-181

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00387355
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 28 1984 12:00AM