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| The fly-wheel is an electro-mechanical energy storage system based on rotating masses. It is a powerful storage technology which may be used both for on-board and for stationary applications. |
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| Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management |
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| References / Links: Caputo 2000; Engel et al. 2001; Hennig, Stephanblome 2000; NS Reizigers (no year); Reiner, Weck (no year a); Reiner, Weck (no year b); Witthuhn, Hoerl 2001; www.ott.doe.gov |
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| Related projects: Flytrain; Studies performed on energy storage systems |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
