by Robert H. Clark
2007 (280 pages)
ISBN:9780470107096
Designed to bridge the gap in the exploitation of hydro and tidal energy resources, this book helps power engineers gain both the knowledge and the skills needed to accurately determine the feasibility of a proposed tidal power development plan.
Table of Contents
Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering
Preface
Chapter 1
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Historical Development
Chapter 2
Tidal Phenomenon
Chapter 3
Tidal Power Potential and Site Selection
Chapter 4
Management and Organization of Investigations
Chapter 5
Tidal Power Schemes and Modes of Operation
Chapter 6
Basic Data
Chapter 7
Hydraulic and Numerical Models in Feasibility Investigations
Chapter 8
Civil Works for Tidal Power Development
Chapter 9
Electromechanical Equipment for a Tidal Plant
Chapter 10
Optimization of Plant Output
Chapter 11
Integration of Output with Electric Utility Systems
Chapter 12
Economic Evaluation
Chapter 13
Social and Regional Impacts
Chapter 14
Environmental Aspects
Chapter 15
Existing Tidal-Electric Developments
Chapter 16
Potential Developments
Appendix A
Tidal Generation Optimization Models
Glossary of
Terms
References
Bibliography
