Maximizing Energy Efficiency with Flywheel Energy Storage

[simpsonocean]

hey everyone. Merry Christmas.

I am going to design a mechanical system, flywheel energy storage.
The general idea is 'collect all the tidy rotational movement and release the power once reach certain torque level.
This is quite similar to Self-retracting tape measurer or scroll spring toy car

Does anyone have any experience about this or idea ?

It is quite similar to another topic in here, regenerate braking efficiency .

 

[timthereaper]

Can you give us a bit more to go on? What are you using it for? What's your budget? What materials do you have access to? Is this a personal project or something more business-related?

 

[simpsonocean]

this is my personal project, but I would like to use it as business purpose if it is going to work.
I knew this technology have been develop in F1 and even commercial.

But I want to design just a feasible device to collect the small rotational movement and use it in once.
it is quite interesting for me.
Not reli budget concern right now.
material is related to cost. as long as this is a suitable material.

 

[russ_watters]

What small rotational movement are you trying to collect? What are you going to use it for?

 

[alphy]

Hello there,

First of all, Merry Christmas to you too! I find your idea of using flywheel energy storage very interesting. Flywheels have been used for centuries as a means of storing energy in rotational motion. They have the potential to be a very efficient and reliable method of energy storage.

In terms of maximizing energy efficiency with flywheel energy storage, there are a few key factors to consider. First, the material and design of the flywheel itself is crucial. The material must be strong and lightweight to minimize energy loss due to friction and heat. Additionally, the shape and size of the flywheel can also impact its efficiency.

Another important aspect is the mechanism used to transfer the energy from the flywheel to the desired application. This mechanism must also be designed to minimize energy loss and maximize efficiency.

In terms of your comparison to self-retracting tape measures or scroll spring toy cars, these are great examples of how rotational energy can be harnessed and released in a controlled manner. However, designing a flywheel energy storage system for larger scale applications will require careful consideration and engineering to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.

I am not familiar with any specific experience or ideas related to your design, but I believe it has great potential and I am excited to see how you develop it further. As for the topic of regenerative braking efficiency, it is indeed a similar concept and one that has been successfully implemented in many industries, such as hybrid and electric vehicles.

Overall, I think flywheel energy storage has a lot of potential for maximizing energy efficiency and I look forward to seeing how your design progresses. Best of luck!