Overview
A Flywheel Energy Storage System serves as a mechanical battery, using electrical energy to spin a high inertia flywheel converting the electrical energy into kinetic energy. The closed nature of the system will allow the flywheel to continue to spin until power is drawn from it, turning the energy from kinetic back into electrical energy.
Involvement
My role as an engineer is best expressed by the design optimization of the bearing and hydraulic systems required for the flywheel’s operation. A system of hydraulics and electronics are vital to peak performance of the system and balance of design requirements drive integration of certain design elements.
Adam's Project Timeline 