Objective Having a very high rate of recharging (>5x1000000), the electromechanical battery is considered to be most promising energy storage system for mobile and stationary applications therefore, the project proposed in the 2nd phase "FLYSAFE" is focused on safety and certification issues of high speed flywheel systems made of modern composite materials. Extensive material, rim and component testing also at elevated temperatures will supply reliable information concerning fatigue, durability and certification of advanced flywheel systems. Based on detailed analytical and experimental investigations of possible failure modes of composite flywheels, guidelines for the containment design will be established, additionally. The implementation of sophisticated systems measuring changes within the system, e.g. vibrations, is considered to be a feasible approach to improving reliability of supporting components. In this way the economical production and certification of a safe and high cycle recharging flywheel will be possible, so that the competitiveness of the EXPLORATORY Award "FLYSAFE-LIFE" partner CCM and EAST-4D is strengthened significantly. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcomposites Programme(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.4.-6. - Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator EAST-4D GMBH LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES EU contribution No data Address Annaberger Straße 240 09125 Chemnitz Germany See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRUM VOOR CONSTRUCTIE EN MECHATRONICA B.V. Netherlands EU contribution No data Address De Pinchart 24 5670 AA NUENEN See on map Total cost No data
