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Development of Next-Generation Composite Flywheel Design for Shock and Vibration Tolerant, High Density Rotating Energy Storage

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N00014-13-P-1204
Agency Tracking Number: N13A-022-0365
Amount: $79,451.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: STTR
Solicitation Topic Code: N13A-T022
Solicitation Number: 2013.A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2013
Award Year: 2013
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2013-07-01
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2014-04-30
Small Business Information
1037 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Albany, NY -
United States
DUNS: 883926594
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 James Walton
 Vice President Program De
 (518) 862-4290
 jwalton@miti.cc
Business Contact
 Melissa Heshmat
Title: CFO
Phone: (518) 862-4290
Email: mheshmat@miti.cc
Research Institution
 University of Texas
 Josh McGrath
 
101 E. @7th St. Suite 5.300 Mail Stop A9000
Austin, TX 78712-1532
United States

 (512) 471-6224
 Nonprofit College or University
Abstract

The overall objective of the Phase I and Phase II proposed effort is to design and demonstrate the ability to develop a high-speed shock tolerant composite flywheel energy storage system (FESS) using a low cost manufacturing process. The Phase I tradeoff design studies will assess the FESS size, operating speeds and material requirements needed to achieve the energy density levels and charge/discharge rates. Tests of composite material coupons fabricated with the low cost composite material manufacturing process will be completed. Transient shock analysis will also be performed to establish the shock tolerant FESS design configuration and corresponding bearing support system. Under Phase II, the composite flywheel manufacturing approach will be validated through high speed testing. The overall goal is to verify the power and energy density gains and reduced footprint possible through effectively integrating the generator, bearing and flywheel components. To achieve the desired power and energy densities in a composite flywheel operating at speeds to 100,000 rpm in a shock and vibration environment will require robust, well damped and low loss bearings. UT-CEM as subcontractor will establish the composite flywheel structure and manufacturing layup, while MiTi will be responsible for system integration and overall fabrication.

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