When you start your computer, you think you have a control, the mouse and keyboard will move and work as you wish them to. However, at the same time a lot of things are happening inside it and the Operating ...
Type of Flywheels – Function, Applications and Advantages
Two types of Flywheels are in market based on their functions and applications. Flywheel advantages makes them tough competitors in power grid applications. Type of Flywheels There are mainly two type of Flywheels available in the market. They are : – High Velocity ...
Flywheel as Energy Storage Device, Calculations and Rotor Requirements
Flywheel as energy storage device is an age old concept. Calculation of energy storage in Flywheel and its rotor requirement are discussed. The technique of energy storage using Flywheel is thousands of years old. Just take an example of ...
Spring as Energy Storage Device – Equation, uses and Disadvantages
We use Spring as Energy Storage Device since ages. Spring Energy Storage Equation, its uses as well as Disadvantages are discussed in this post. A spring can store energy and there are many examples of it in our day to ...
Molten Salt Battery and Ice Battery
Till now, we discussed Capacitor, Thermal battery, Pneumatic Battery, Springs, Flywheels etc. In this post, we will discuss Molten ...
Thermal Battery Technology – Types, Working principle and their applications
Thermal Battery Technology employs inorganic salt electrolytes. The working principle and applications of different types of thermal batteries (Thermocouple and AMTEC) are explained. The inorganic salt electrolytes are relatively non-conductive solids at ambient temperatures. Integral to the thermal battery are ...
Alternative Energy Storage – Methods, Technologies and Resources
A lot of Alternative Energy Storage Methods are available now a days. The various Technologies / resources for Alternative energy storage are discussed. Apart from battery i.e. a chemical based energy storage method, many other techniques have been gradually invented as ...