Composite flywheel testing and evaluation at the Oak Ridge Flywheel Evaluation Laboratory

Conference · Wed Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6974728

Steele, Jr, R S; Babelay, Jr, E F

The results are summarized of spin tests conducted in the Oak Ridge Flywheel Evaluation Laboratory under a subcontract from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for the purpose of determining the ultimate energy density capabilities of the Garrett-AiResearch, William M. Brobeck and Associates, Hercules Aerospace, and Rockwell-Rocketdyne flywheel rotors built under subcontracts from Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque. A short description of each test is presented as well as data used to determine each failure mode. The conclusion was reached that each of these flywheels was limited by generic problems involving the attachment of a heavy rim to a central shaft.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6974728
• Report Number(s): Y/DX-202; CONF-801128-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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