The successful integration of patented high-speed motor, generator and magnetic bearing technologies gives VYCON a substantial edge in delivering the four components that combine for a highly efficient, extremely reliable flywheel system.
Four components—the high-strength steel hub, the dual mode motor/generator, the fully active magnetic bearings, and the sophisticated system controls—constitute a unique synthesis of proprietary technologies.
As a result, VYCON is able to produce robust, durable, high-speed flywheel systems that are available at costs which make flywheels a viable DC power alternative.
Each system makes optimum use of sophisticated components for increased efficiencies:
FLYWHEEL MODULE – The heart of the system providing a 20 year life with no maintenance.
CONTROL PANEL – Touch screen, graphical user interface provides system status, navigation paths, and system functionality options
POWER CONVERSION MODULE CONTROLLER – Monitors the output demand and controls the various subsystems including charging (motoring) and discharging (generating) of the flywheel permanent magnet motor.
MAGNETIC LEVITATION CONTROLLER – Controls the position of the flywheel rotor via a 5-axis active magnetic bearing system and provides data on system performance
BI-DIRECTIONAL IGBT POWER CONVERTER – The interface between the DC bus and the variable frequency, variable voltage AC generated by the flywheel