What makes the VDC superior to other commercially available flywheels?
There are basically two categories of flywheels commercially available in the market High Speed (RPM) Flywheels • • angular velocity 30 – 60 krpm (potential limit up to 100krpm) • • much lighter flywheels for high power needs (energy stored through higher spinning velocity) • • full magnetic levitation • • the flywheel has lower periodic maintenance • • smaller footprint and lighter weight • • easy commissioning, start up and shutdown Low Speed (RPM) • angular velocity <10krpm • energy for high power needs heavy steel flywheels (Heavy and bulky) • periodic maintenance and replacement to the mechanical bearings • high amount of parasite energy losses • requires special concrete slab specifications for installation Another comparison can be made from different high speed (RPM) flywheel solutions that utilize a flywheel made from carbon fiber. While both VYCON and other carbon fiber systems use high speed, the materials used for the flywheel design are different as well as the design of t
