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In automobile engines the flywheel serves to smooth out the pulses of energy provided by the combustion in the cylinders and to provide energy for the compression stroke of the pistons.a heavy wheel for opposing and moderating by its inertia any fluctuation of speed in the machinery with which it revolves.
also : a similar wheel used for storing kinetic energy (as for motive power).Flywheels used in car engines are made of cast or nodular iron, steel or aluminium. Flywheels made from high-strength steel or composites have been proposed for use in vehicle energy storage and braking systems.
The main stationary applications of flywheels are in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and trackside support in traction (rail) and mining systems. Emerging applications are power quality (PQ) systems, peak shaving in electrical power systems, and power smoothing in renewable energy systems.
A flywheel built of carbon fibre composite material is known as a carbon fibre flywheel. It is employed in many different applications, including power generation systems, industrial machines, and automobiles.
Flywheels made of carbon fibre are renowned for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, sturdiness, and corrosion resistance. They are also used in bicycles and high-performance racing automobiles to lighten and boost power. Flywheels constructed of carbon fibre are more expensive than regular metal flywheels but are more popular in high-end applications due to their performance advantages.
Global carbon fiber flywheel market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
The flywheel at Beacon functions as a sort of mechanical battery by storing kinetic energy in a revolving mass. That kinetic energy is converted to electric energy by sophisticated power electronics and a motor/generator, making it instantly usable as required.
A proprietary carbon fibre composite rim, supported by a hub and shaft with an attached motor/generator, forms the basis of Beacon’s flywheel technology. The rotor assembly is made up of the rim, hub, shaft, and motor or generator.
When the flywheel is charging, power electronics and the motor/generator effectively transform electrical energy into mechanical energy, and vice versa. The flywheel’s motor operates as a load while charging (or absorbing) energy, drawing power from the grid to quicken the rotor’s speed.
