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Ring Flywheel Energy Calculator

Ring Flywheel Energy Calculator
Input	Output
Material Steel Brass Aluminum	KE (Joules)
Outside Diameter (inches)	Mass (pounds) (Kg)
Inside Diameter (inches)	Centrifugal Force (G)
Thickness (inches)	Â
RPM	Surface Speed (M/sec) (feet/sec)

This is a simple Javascript energy calculator for small ring flywheels made of steel, brass or aluminum. Check the box for material type (steel, brass or aluminum) then enter the OD,ID,thickness and RPM. Mass and kinetic energy will be calculated. Effects of the hub are ignored.
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