Prototype production and comparative analysis of high-speed flywheel energy storage systems during regenerative braking in hybrid and electric vehicles

Erhan K., ÖZDEMİR E.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE, vol.43, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103237
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Keywords: Hybrid electric vehicle, Electric vehicle, Flywheel energy storage, Kinetic energy storage, Regenerative braking, Hybrid energy storage, FULL
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In conventional EVs and HEVs, only a small part of the vehicle's kinetic energy can be usefully stored during deceleration. Generally, this storage process can be done by providing energy flow to the main battery of the vehicle. Since batteries work with a chemical reaction, they are not suitable for fast charging and discharging required for regenerative braking. In this case, a fast storage system is needed to store the regenerative braking energy in a short time. As a solution, the flywheel energy storage system (FESS) can be offered.