The demand for short term energy storage providing high power for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles is increasing drastically. Stationary FESS (flywheel energy storage systems) is established as UPS (uninterrup...The demand for short term energy storage providing high power for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles is increasing drastically. Stationary FESS (flywheel energy storage systems) is established as UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and represent an emerging market. In contrast, mobile FESSs are currently only used in a few application, e.g., in motor sports. To enable a wider use in personal and public transportation the life-span of the flywheel's bearings needs to be increased significantly. This paper presents an alternative approach to extend the lifespan of the flywheel's bearings significantly by using a CREAMB (combination of rolling element and active magnetic bearings).展开更多
文摘The demand for short term energy storage providing high power for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles is increasing drastically. Stationary FESS (flywheel energy storage systems) is established as UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and represent an emerging market. In contrast, mobile FESSs are currently only used in a few application, e.g., in motor sports. To enable a wider use in personal and public transportation the life-span of the flywheel's bearings needs to be increased significantly. This paper presents an alternative approach to extend the lifespan of the flywheel's bearings significantly by using a CREAMB (combination of rolling element and active magnetic bearings).