The durability of flywheels was investigated. Since only composite flywheels possess the potential for system energy densities in the range of 20 to 40 W hr/kg, and they are not yet at a level of maturity where a comfortable data base exists, the longevity aspects of the yet to be developed devices is still a speculation. The general methodologies that have been used in some of the more established technology areas to establish some degree of credibility in the ability to predict the upper limits of expected useful life based on the current limiting decay mechanism are outlined.


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    Title :

    Some Comments on Longevity by a Technologist


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    Publication date :

    1983-12-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English