Applications of flywheels (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Flywheel design: why mass placed far from axis
Flywheel design: why mass placed far from axis
Maximises rotational inertia
Practical flywheel structure
Practical flywheel structure
Rim connected by spokes to central axis
Three main uses of flywheels
Three main uses of flywheels
Smooth torque, recover energy, machinery component
Torque in vehicles
Torque in vehicles
Rotational force that causes wheels to turn
How flywheels smooth torque fluctuations
How flywheels smooth torque fluctuations
Absorb energy at peaks, release during drops
Regenerative braking
Regenerative braking
Collecting & storing energy from braking for reuse
KERS acronym
KERS acronym
Kinetic Energy Recovery System
Flybrid term origin
Flybrid term origin
Combines 'flywheel' and 'hybrid'
Flybrid advantage over battery hybrids
Flybrid advantage over battery hybrids
Significantly lighter due to lower mass
Flywheel role in conveyor belts
Flywheel role in conveyor belts
Prevents stress waves & damage from power fluctuations