DEMONSTRATION OF AN INDUCTOR MOTOR/ALTERNATOR/FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM. TECHNICAL QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT NO. 2, SEPTEMBER 28, 1976--DECEMBER 28, 1976

The overall objective of the ERDA program described is to demonstrate new technology associated with a novel concept for a high-speed flywheel energy storage system. The concept, consisting of a high-speed composite flywheel combined with an integral inductor-type motor/alternator, offers the possibility of a small, lightweight package with high energy storage capability. The basic technology demonstrated in this program will have application to a number of flywheel energy storage systems. The demonstration unit will have a nominal rating of 20 kVA. The program will develop a flywheel energy storage system sized for a 3000 lb battery electric van. The balance of the report discusses the energy storage package: (1) design and fabrication of the inductor motor/alternator/flywheel; and (2) design and fabrication of the solid state power conditioner and control breadboard. (ERA citation 02:045850)

• Corporate Authors:

  General Electric

  Marine Turbine & Gear Engineer, 1100 Western Ave
  Lynn, MA  United States  01910

  Energy Research and Development Administration

  20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1976-12-28

Media Info

• Pagination: 36 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Composite materials; Electric circuits; Electric controllers; Electric generators; Electric power conditioning; Energy storage systems; Flywheels; Hybrid automobiles; Hybrid vehicles; Motors; Research projects
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research programs
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic circuits; Us erda; Uses
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00169026
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: EY-76-C-02-4010
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1978 12:00AM