Systems analysis of flywheels in automotive applications

Conference · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5486016

Forrest, L

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 family car with heat engine/flywheel drive train. System benefits are reported in terms of range enhancement of fuel economy improvement, as appropriate. Effects or influences identified and characterized include flywheel design, vehicle duty cycle, accessory load, trip distance, drivetrain arrangement, and road maneuver performance specifications.

• Research Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California
• OSTI ID: 5486016
• Report Number(s): CONF-830812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

25 ENERGY STORAGE
250500 -- Energy Storage-- Flywheels
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330500* -- Advanced Propulsion Systems-- Flywheel Propulsion
AUTOMOBILES
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
DESIGN
DISTANCE
ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES
ENERGY STORAGE
ENGINES
FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE
FLYWHEEL-POWERED VEHICLES
FLYWHEELS
FUEL ECONOMY
HEAT ENGINES
LOADING
MACHINE PARTS
MATERIALS HANDLING
MECHANICAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PERFORMANCE
SIMULATION
SPECIFICATIONS
STORAGE
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS
VEHICLES