Transient energy systems and methods for use of the same
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H02K-005/16
H02K-007/08
출원번호
UP-0606848
(2006-11-29)
등록번호
US-7750518
(2010-07-26)
발명자
/ 주소
Perkins, David E.
출원인 / 주소
Active Power, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Hulsey, P.C.
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초록▼
This disclosure relates to transient energy systems for supplying power to a load substantially instantaneously on demand. Transient energy systems may include a flywheel coupled the rotor of an induction motor generator. One embodiment of the disclosure refers to systems and methods for reducing lo
This disclosure relates to transient energy systems for supplying power to a load substantially instantaneously on demand. Transient energy systems may include a flywheel coupled the rotor of an induction motor generator. One embodiment of the disclosure refers to systems and methods for reducing loads on a bearing in a transient energy system. In another embodiment, the disclosure refers to an induction motor generator that is optimized for high power transient power generation, yet low power motor operation. Yet another embodiment of the disclosure refers to using a flywheel as a drag pump to cool components of a transient energy system. In yet another embodiment, a slip control scheme is discussed for regulating a DC bus. In yet a further embodiment of the disclosure a method is provided for reducing unnecessary turbine starts by making turbine start a function of the rotational velocity of a flywheel.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support
What is claimed is: 1. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support assembly comprising: thrust and non-thrust bearings for providing radial and axial support of the rotor assembly; a spring for applying an upward preload force to the non-thrust bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of a load applied to the thrust bearing by the rotor assembly; a cartridge having a cavity constructed to house the spring and non-thrust bearing therein; and a retainer coupled to the cartridge for securing the non-thrust bearing and spring within the cavity. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one channel for supporting a membrane, the system comprising a membrane in each channel, each membrane interacting with the outer diameter of the bearing outer race. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein each membrane is an o-ring. 4. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support assembly comprising: thrust and non-thrust bearings for providing radial and axial support of the rotor assembly; a spring for applying an upward preload force to the non-thrust bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of a load applied to the thrust bearing by the rotor assembly; a washer; a cartridge having a cavity, the cavity constructed to house the spring, washer, and bearing therein, wherein the washer is coupled between the spring and bearing, and the spring is seated in a bottom portion of the cavity; and a retainer coupled to the cartridge for securing the bearing, washer, and spring within the cavity. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the bearing has inner and outer races, and wherein the washer interacts with the outer race, but not the inner race. 6. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support assembly comprising: thrust and non-thrust bearings for providing radial and axial support of the rotor assembly; and a spring for applying an upward preload force to the non-thrust bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of a load applied to the thrust bearing by the rotor assembly, wherein the predetermined portion of applied load is about half of the weight of the rotor assembly. 7. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support assembly comprising: thrust and non-thrust bearings for providing radial and axial support of the rotor assembly; and a spring for applying an upward preload force to the non-thrust bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of a load applied to the thrust bearing by the rotor assembly, wherein the load applied to the thrust bearing is about the same as the load applied to the non-thrust bearing. 8. An uninterruptible power supply system comprising: a long-term backup power system; and a flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a support assembly for supporting a rotor assembly, the support assembly comprising: thrust and non-thrust bearings for providing radial and axial support of the rotor assembly; and a spring for applying an upward preload force to the non-thrust bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of a load applied to the thrust bearing by the rotor assembly, wherein the predetermined portion of applied load is at least a portion of the weight of the rotor assembly. 9. An uninterruptible power supply system, comprising: a long-term backup power system; an integrated induction motor generator flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a vertically arranged rotor assembly having a predetermined weight, a top portion, and a bottom portion; a first support assembly for supporting the top portion; and a second support assembly for supporting the bottom portion, the second support assembly comprising: a bearing; a spring for applying an upward preload force to the bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of the predetermined weight of the rotor assembly; a cartridge having a cavity, the cavity constructed to house the spring and bearing therein; and a retainer coupled to the cartridge for securing the bearing and spring within the cavity, the long-term backup power system cooperating with the integrated induction motor generator flywheel energy storage system to provide uninterruptible power. 10. An uninterruptible power supply system, comprising: a long-term backup power system; an integrated induction motor generator flywheel energy storage system comprising: a flywheel coupled to a shaft for rotation about a substantially vertical axis; a vertically arranged rotor assembly having a predetermined weight, a top portion, and a bottom portion; a first support assembly for supporting the top portion; and a second support assembly for supporting the bottom portion, the second support assembly comprising: a bearing; a spring for applying an upward preload force to the bearing to counteract a predetermined portion of the predetermined weight of the rotor assembly; a washer; a cartridge having a cavity, the cavity constructed to house the spring, washer, and bearing therein, wherein the washer is coupled between the spring and bearing, and the spring is seated in a bottom portion of the cavity; and a retainer coupled to the cartridge for securing the bearing, washer, and spring within the cavity, the long-term backup power system cooperating with the integrated induction motor generator flywheel energy storage system to provide uninterruptible power.
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