Książki

technika

elektryka, elektronika

Analysis of Tidal Stream Power

Opis książki Analysis of Tidal Stream Power:

The interest in renewable energy continues to grow and the success of books dedicated to wind and solar power demonstrate a market for greater specialization.  However there is currently a gap in the market for books dedicated to tidal power. Currently the only engineering physical geographical resources available to practitioners and students are either in specialist research publications or small sections in more general books. A publication which brings material together in a unified whole is in great demand.   The Analysis of Tidal Stream Power reviews the tidal resources around the world as well as discussing the devices developed. The book presents, for the first time, research results covering the analysis of tidal stream power in Europe, North American and Australia. This book is divided into six Chapters. Chapter One details history of  tidal science and includes biographical information on major figures, Chapters Two and Three draw upon recent research work to cover the application of fluid dynamics to tidal theory and to the physical principles of tidal stream power devices. The result is a set of analytical algorithms that enable the calculation of electrical energy at any tidal site from either chart data or relatively short-term current meter records. Chapters Four to Six represent the application of these algorithms to conditions in Europe, North America and Australia respectively based upon a mass of local data.   In concentrating on engineering physical geography rather than engineering specifics (which change rapidly over time) the book will provide a reference source for practitioners in the area in which they are least knowledgeable.