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Tag Archives: energy density
Plastic Flywheels?
Gyro energy density is defined only by tip speed. And that is limited by material strength to weight ratio. Why not use ultra high density polyethylene (Spectra / Dyneema) for gyro disks? It has a very good strength to weight … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, industry, Science Links, Transportation
Tagged energy density, flywheel, formula one, gyro, polyethylene, tip speed, uhdpe, uhmwpe
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