Abstract
A flywheel energy storage system (FESS) uses a high speed spinning mass (rotor) to store kinetic energy. The energy is input or output by a dual-direction motor/generator. To maintain it in a high efficiency, the flywheel works within a vacuum chamber. Active magnetic bearings (AMB) utilize magnetic force to support rotor's rotating shaft without mechanical friction. It also makes the rotor more dynamically controllable. A prototype of FESS with AMBs was developed. Dynamical model is obtained and analyzed for the rotor-bearing system. Control method is determined in accord with the dynamical characteristics of the flywheel. AMB's parameters are obtained by parameter identification. Influences of the magnetic force on the nutation and procession of the flywheel rotor, and of the controller to the stability of the dynamical system were analyzed. Experiment has been undertaken. The flywheel has steadily past through its flexible critical speed and reached to the rotating speed of 28500RPM. Maximum tip speed is 450m/s. Maximum electrical discharge power reaches 40W. Discharge duration is 100minutes.
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