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==Technology== |
==Technology== |
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Kinetic Traction Systems' main product uses [[flywheel energy storage]] technology developed by Pentadyne Power Corp; staff from Pentadyne joined Kinetic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2010/nov/22/pentadyne-flywheels-still-turning-new-company/|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Pentadyne Flywheels Still Turning at New Company | work= San Fernando Valley Business Journal}}</ref> The 36000 [[revolutions per minute|RPM]] |
Kinetic Traction Systems' main product uses [[flywheel energy storage]] technology developed by Pentadyne Power Corp; staff from Pentadyne joined Kinetic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2010/nov/22/pentadyne-flywheels-still-turning-new-company/|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Pentadyne Flywheels Still Turning at New Company | work= San Fernando Valley Business Journal}}</ref> The 36000 [[revolutions per minute|RPM]] flywheels are originally based on [[Gas centrifuge|uranium centrifuge]] technology developed by [[Urenco]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socaltech.com/interview_with_kinetic_traction_systems/s-0032463.html|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Interview with Kinetic Traction Systems | publisher =socalTECH.com}}</ref> |
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KTS' rail-side device uses a [[Brushless DC electric motor|brushless DC motor/generator]] to spin up the flywheel to store electrical energy (for instance, from [[regenerative braking]] on trains) as kinetic energy; later to be converted back to electrical energy on demand. |
KTS' rail-side device uses a [[Brushless DC electric motor|brushless DC motor/generator]] to spin up the flywheel to store electrical energy (for instance, from [[regenerative braking]] on trains) as kinetic energy; later to be converted back to electrical energy on demand. |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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This system allows significant energy-efficiency improvements in urban rail systems; it has been used by [[NYC Transit]] and the [[London Underground]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://greenbigtruck.com/2010/11/kinetic-traction-systems-trackside-flywheel-energy-storage/|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Kinetic Traction |
This system allows significant energy-efficiency improvements in urban rail systems; it has been used by [[NYC Transit]] and the [[London Underground]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://greenbigtruck.com/2010/11/kinetic-traction-systems-trackside-flywheel-energy-storage/|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Kinetic Traction Systems' Trackside Flywheel Energy Storage |publisher = Green Big Truck}}</ref> |
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Their grid storage system helps stabilise the microgrid on the island of [[Eigg]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ochaye6dot5.co.uk/Technology/details/452/Eigg-Toasts-New-Ultracapacitor-System-and-Unscrambles-the-Power-Grid|title=Eigg Toasts New Ultracapacitor System and Unscrambles the Power Grid|website= |
Their grid storage system helps stabilise the microgrid on the island of [[Eigg]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ochaye6dot5.co.uk/Technology/details/452/Eigg-Toasts-New-Ultracapacitor-System-and-Unscrambles-the-Power-Grid|title=Eigg Toasts New Ultracapacitor System and Unscrambles the Power Grid|last=|first=|date=|website=www.ochaye6dot5.co.uk|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> |
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==Capacity== |
==Capacity== |
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Usable stored energy is approximately {{convert|6|MJ}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/ktsi-20101104.html|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Green Car Congress: Kinetic Traction Systems launches with trackside flywheel energy storage technology for rail}}</ref> The devices can provide bursts of {{convert|200|kWh}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/flywheel-firm-launches.html|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Railway Gazette: Flywheel firm launches}}</ref> |
Usable stored energy is approximately {{convert|6|MJ}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/ktsi-20101104.html|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Green Car Congress: Kinetic Traction Systems launches with trackside flywheel energy storage technology for rail}}</ref> The devices can provide bursts of {{convert|200|kWh}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/flywheel-firm-launches.html|accessdate=2011-02-13|title=Railway Gazette: Flywheel firm launches|archive-date=2012-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618183110/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/flywheel-firm-launches.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Companies based in California]] |
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[[Category:Electric rail transport]] |
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[[Category:Flywheels]] |
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| Founded | 2010 |
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| Headquarters | , |
| Products | flywheel energy storage |
| Website | http://www.kinetictraction.com/ |
Kinetic Traction Systems is a business founded in November 2010, producing Flywheel energy storage systems for electric railways and grid storage.[1]
Technology
[edit]Kinetic Traction Systems' main product uses flywheel energy storage technology developed by Pentadyne Power Corp; staff from Pentadyne joined Kinetic.[2] The 36000 RPM flywheels are originally based on uranium centrifuge technology developed by Urenco[3]
KTS' rail-side device uses a brushless DC motor/generator to spin up the flywheel to store electrical energy (for instance, from regenerative braking on trains) as kinetic energy; later to be converted back to electrical energy on demand.
Uses
[edit]This system allows significant energy-efficiency improvements in urban rail systems; it has been used by NYC Transit and the London Underground.[4]
Their grid storage system helps stabilise the microgrid on the island of Eigg[5]
Capacity
[edit]Usable stored energy is approximately 6 megajoules (1.7 kWh).[6] The devices can provide bursts of 200 kilowatt-hours (720 MJ).[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kinetic Traction Systems Inc – CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views". Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Pentadyne Flywheels Still Turning at New Company". San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Interview with Kinetic Traction Systems". socalTECH.com. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Kinetic Traction Systems' Trackside Flywheel Energy Storage". Green Big Truck. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Eigg Toasts New Ultracapacitor System and Unscrambles the Power Grid". www.ochaye6dot5.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Green Car Congress: Kinetic Traction Systems launches with trackside flywheel energy storage technology for rail". Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Railway Gazette: Flywheel firm launches". Archived from the original on 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2011-02-13.