SCOPE OF FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN FITNESS CENTERS OF PAKISTAN AS A BACK-UP ENERGY SUPPLY

Abstract

The paper presents a review on how mechanical energy that is wasted during exercise in fitness centers and gymnasiums can be stored and utilized in creating a backup energy through Flywheel Energy Storage (FES) system for uninterrupted power supply. For a country like Pakistan where load shedding is a reality, this kind of a set up will help not only to create a backup energy supply but eventually also help in energy conservation and reduction of electricity bills of the fitness centers. The case study reviews the scope of a Flywheel Energy Storage (FES) system incorporated in cycling machines in fitness centers. Study revealed that for a small set up of fitness center comprising of five cycling machines, energy of 2.547 KWh could be generated using the FES system. This energy can be used to light the bulbs of the set up. Hence, after conducting the study it is concluded that it is feasible to incorporate FES system in fitness centers of Pakistan as it has great potential to be used as a suitable back up energy supply.