flywheel

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a rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate
The flywheel helps the engine's crank shaft maintain momentum and aids in idling A heavier flywheel will aid in torque (pulling power and acceleration), while a lighter flywheel will aid in top speed but may cause trouble with engine idling
A relatively large and heavy wheel that is attached to the back of the crankshaft to smooth out the firing impulses It provides inertia to keep the crankshaft turning smoothly during the periods when no power is being applied It also forms a base for the starter ring gear and, in manual transmission, for the clutch assembly Also called "engine flywheel "
A large heavy wheel on the end of the crankshaft that helps the engine maintain momentum when the clutch is engaged The flywheel also helps dampen engine vibrations The flywheel should be resurfaced when the clutch is replaced to restore a smooth surface Oil or grease on the surface of the flywheel can make the clutch slip and chatter On some vehicles, the ignition timing marks are on the flywheel and are observed by peering through a hole in the bellhousing The teeth along the edge of the flywheel are for the starter to engage when the engine is cranked Nicked, broken or missing teeth can cause starting problems, so a damaged flywheel should be replaced On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the flywheel is lightweight stamped steel and resembles a spoked wheel This is because the torque converter is quite heavy and provides the momentum
A heavy , toothed wheel mounted to the rear of the crankshaft that smooths out the separate power surges imparted to the crankshaft as each cylinder fires by resisting the tendency of the engine to speed up at the start of the power stroke and to slow down toward the end It also serves as part of the clutch by transmitting power to the gearbox in a car with manual transmission, acts as a vibration damper and balance member for the crankshaft, and engages the teeth of the starter motor when the engine is cranked
A large, heavy disc that is attached to the end of the crankshaft It adds inertia to the engine which results in smoother power flow
- The large drive wheel on a steam engine in a mill power plant from which power is taken by a system of belts, pulleys and shafts
A flywheel is a heavy wheel that is part of some engines. It regulates the engine's rotation, making it operate at a steady speed. a heavy wheel that keeps a machine working at a steady speed. Heavy wheel attached to a rotating shaft to smooth out delivery of power from a motor to a machine. The inertia of the flywheel opposes and moderates fluctuations in the speed of the engine and stores the excess energy for intermittent use. In automobile engines, the flywheel smooths out the pulses of energy provided by the combustion in the cylinders and provides energy for the compression stroke of the pistons. In power presses the actual punching, shearing, and forming are done in only a fraction of the operating cycle. During the longer, nonactive period, the speed of the flywheel is built up slowly by a comparatively low-powered motor. When the press is operating, most of the required energy is provided by the flywheel
regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine
(gen) (impl) A rotating object (such as a potter's wheel) that possesses KINETIC ENERGY that can be converted to ELECTRICAL ENERGY Magnets placed on the rotating wheel generate power as their magnetic fields cross wires surrounding the wheel, and this process is reversible: by applying power to the surrounding wires, the flywheel can be made to rotate faster and faster, storing more and more MECHANICAL ENERGY More technically, it is a rotating element attached to the shaft of a machine to maintain uniform angular velocity and revolutions per minute Also called an electro-chemical battery F - volant S - volante
Large, heavy wheel mounted on the rear end of the crankshaft Usually includes a ring gear that is engaged by the starter pinion
a large wheel that moves at very high speeds to store energy while using momentum
A "flywheel" is massive wheel that controls or governs things, for example, the climate
A heavy metal rotating wheel that is used to keep elements such as the crankshaft turning steadily
Secured to the end of the crankshaft, it has three functions; the ring gear for the starter on the outside diameter; helps to balance out engine vibrations; a connection between the transmission clutch and the engine Compare to flexplate for automatic transmission
{i} heavy wheel which maintains the speed of a machine
A heavy wheel attached to the crankshaft of an engine to regulate its speed It is also used to start the engine and often has clutch shoes attached to it
An energy storage system that stores energy in the form of a rotating mass A flywheel system is a functional replacement for a bank of chemical batteries
A heavy disc attached to an engine's crankshaft to increase its rotary inertia, thereby smoothing its power flow
engine flywheel
(Otomotiv) A spinning plate located at the end of the crankshaft that engages the clutch disk, causing the engine and the transmission to turn at the same rate of speed. The flywheel is also designed to dampen engine vibration caused by the firing of pistons
flywheels
Flywheels include flywheels, balance wheels, and flywheel pulleys mounted and revolving on crankshaft of engine or other shafting
flywheels
A type of mechanical battery Flywheels store energy mechanically in the form of kinetic energy They take an electrical input to accelerate the rotor up to speed by using the built-in motor, and return the electrical energy by using this same motor as a generator Flywheels are one of the most promising technologies for replacing conventional lead acid batteries as energy storage systems for a variety of applications, including automobiles () -->
flywheels
A device to store energy in a heavy, rotating mass (wheel) The heavy wheel can be attached to a machine to regulate its speed or variation in motion
flywheels
plural of flywheel
flywheels
a large wheel that moves at very high speeds to store energy while using momentum
flywheel

    Hyphenation

    fly·wheel

    Turkish pronunciation

    flaywil

    Pronunciation

    /ˈflīˌwēl/ /ˈflaɪˌwiːl/

    Etymology

    [ -"hwEl, -"wEl ] (noun.) 1784. fly + wheel
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