The introduction of flywheel energy storage systems in a light rail transit train is analyzed. Mathematical
models of the train, driving cycle and flywheel energy storage system are developed. These models are
used to study the energy consumption and the operating cost of a light rail transit train with and without
flywheel energy storage. Results suggest that maximum energy savings of 31% can be achieved using a
flywheel energy storage systems with an energy and power capacity of 2.9 kWh and 725 kWrespectively.
Cost savings of 11% can be obtained by utilizing different flywheel energy storage systems with 1.2 kWh
and 360 kW. The introduction of flywheel energy storage systems in a light rail transit train can therefore
result in substantial energy and cost savings.
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The introduction of flywheel energy storage systems in a light rail transit train is analyzed. Mathematical
models of the train, driving cycle and flywheel energy storage system are developed. These models are
used to study the energy consumption and the operating cost of a light rail transit train with and without
flywheel energy storage. Results suggest that maximum energy savings of 31% can be achieved using a
flywheel energy storage systems with an energy and power capacity of 2.9 kWh an...
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