Flywheel energy storage for spacecraft

Conference · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5960260

Gross, S

Flywheel energy storage systems have been studied to determine their potential for use in spacecraft. This system was found to be superior to alkaline secondary batteries and regenerative fuel cells in most of the areas that are important in spacecraft applications. Of special importance, relative to batteries, are lighter weight, longer cycle and operating life, and high efficiency which minimizes solar array size and the amount of orbital makeup fuel required. In addition, flywheel systems have a long shelf life, give a precise state of charge indication, have modest thermal control needs, are capable of multiple discharges per orbit, have simple ground handling needs, and have the capability of generating extremely high power for short durations.

• Research Organization: Boeing Aerospace Company, Seattle, Washington
• OSTI ID: 5960260
• Report Number(s): CONF-840804-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140600 -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
25 ENERGY STORAGE
250500* -- Energy Storage-- Flywheels
CHARGE STATE
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONTROL
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY STORAGE
EQUIPMENT
FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE
FLYWHEELS
MECHANICAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
POWER SUPPLIES
SERVICE LIFE
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL