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In article <BzB2Iq.Jqn@wang.com>, pvr@wang.com wrote:
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> jeh@cmkrnl.com writes:
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>  so read the Spectrum article for better information.
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> >>>>>>>>>>>> Peter Reilley ..... pvr@wiis.wang.com ..... KA1LAT <<<<<<<<<<<<<
>                      Well, that about says it.

I have often wondered about the gyroscopic effects of flywheel energy
storage.  Do any of these articles discuss gyroscopic stablization of the
vehicle toward flipping over by the inertial effects of the flywheel
storage device?  

If such effects are significant they could be, I suppose, an additional
selling point both in terms of ride quality and safety. 

I am assuming of course that the flywheel axle is vertical and the plane of
rotation is horizontal. 

Also wouldn't it seem that the gyroscopic effects would put terrific
strains on the flywheel bearing systems whenever the car hit a bump in the
road?  And how do you make a bearing strong enough to take that beating and
still be extremely low friction?

This posting is fast turning into a stream of consciousness but it also
seems to be saying that flywheel storage cannot possibly be as simple as it
is being portrayed. 

regards

Woody Ligon
standard disclaimer applies

(ligon@macgw1.crd.ge.com)