Energy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2013, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (3): 276-280.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2013.03.013

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Flywheel based energy storage systems and their engineering applications

LI Chong, WANG Shiyang, ZHAO Jinlong   

  1. Research Institute for Energy Storage Technology and Application,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,Heilongjiang,China
  • Received:2012-12-24 Revised:2013-03-11 Online:2013-06-19 Published:2013-06-19

Abstract: Flywheel is a mechanical based energy storage method with a wide range of potential applications. In this paper, we introduce the principle and components of a flywheel energy storage system, and look at applications of the technology in relevant engineering fields.

Key words: flywheel, storage energy system, application

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