Abstract:
The study proposed in this thesis aims to model a Flywheel Regenerative Breaking System (f-RBS). F-RBS is based on a simplified mechanical model which is meant to remove energy conversion losses while storing the power of rotational braking. f-RBS consists of a flywheel for the electricity storage system (ESS) and a V-belt Continuously Variable Transmission CVT. Mathematical models of friction analysis are derived. A model of f-RBS is designed with Solidworks™. Results showed that using the f-RBS concept could significantly influence the recycling of braking power waste and provide additional energy.
