Development wipes out cost penalty

Article Abstract:

Brushless motors are no longer expensive, high-tech products used only for servo applications. Brushless motors are increasingly being chosen instead of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, because of the improved cost/performance ratios of electronic drivers and magnets. Applications where brushless motors are preferred include automated handling products; motors which must work in a vacuum of space; and motors working in a humid environment. The different types of brushless motor include induction motors, AC servo motors, stepper motors, DC servo motors and switched reluctance motors and drives.

Usage, Brushless electric motors

---

Putting the wind up power generation

Article Abstract:

A research team at the University of Sussex, England, has developed a cheap and reliable flywheel energy storage system that could have uses in developing countries. Professor BV Jayawant leads the team, part of a Joule-Thermie project funded by the European Union. The aim is to develop new ways of storing and smoothing energy from wind turbines used to power machinery in remote locations.

Research, Product development, Equipment and supplies, Power resources, Storage, University of Sussex, Energy storage, Magnetic bearings

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Keeping your charts under control. Measuring the internet. The education of a metrologist
• Abstracts: Fifth element makes the ultimate material. It's getting better all the time. Recycled wood betters plastics
• Abstracts: The standards development process: user input is key to acceptance. Demystifying the ISO 9000/Q90 series standards
• Abstracts: Boundary elements give quick answers. The right way to select latches
• Abstracts: Diversity of techniques: diversity of equipment. Parts coded by indestructible magnetism. New ideas tap wind and water

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.