Nanostructured Metamaterials for High-Tc Superconductivity
Abstract
Future naval weapon systems will require the integration of energy storage systems on navalsurface platforms. However, the optimal architecture of such power systems is still unclear.Among the alternatives under consideration are flywheel systems, where energy is stored inrapidly rotating masses. The impacts of using rotating mass, with the associated space, weight,arrangement, and external force impacts on the platform are not yet clear. This presents severalinter-related challenges for the Naval research enterprise. Foremost, exploratory studies areneeded to determine the positive and negative impacts of flywheel systems on the overallplatform. This will allow future concept and design studies to specify the optimal mix of energystorage systems for different size and types of vessels considering the complete platform impactson the system.This proposal outlines an initial parametric study of various flywheel systems on platforms ofdifferent size, hull type, and mission, combined with relationship-discovering post-processingapproaches to produce this impact knowledge. Second, the Navy requires future engineersfamiliar with both flywheel systems and ship design. By developing an experimentaldemonstrator and a series of co-curricular activities such as research assistance-ships, thisproposal will train yearly cohorts of students in both sides of this challenge. These students willalso be introduced to civilian naval engineering careers in this area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812656
Entities
People
- Matthew Collette
Organizations
- Board of Regents of the University of Michigan
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy