Energy storage flywheel auxiliary bearing system and method

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Le, Dang (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Dynamoelectric

Rotary

C310S074000, C310S090000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921998

ABSTRACT:
An energy storage flywheel system includes a shaft, one or more primary bearing assemblies, and one or more secondary bearing assemblies. A secondary bearing control circuit determines the operability of the primary bearing assemblies and, based on this determination, selectively engages the secondary bearing assemblies to rotationally support the flywheel shaft.

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