The Analysis of Tidal Stream Power

The Analysis of Tidal Stream Power integrates a wide range of research and tidal resource theory and data to present, for the first time, a detailed analysis of the physics and oceanography of tidal stream power devices together with a world-wide resource analysis. The book is written for the research community but will be of great interest to a wide range of advanced level students, research groups and professionals working in marine renewables (including environmental scientists, development companies, engineers, economists) as well as those involved in policy and permitting and in sensors and surveying.

 

Clearly structured throughout, the book is divided into two distinct parts. Part One provides the theoretical background to the subject and deals with the historical development of the harmonic method for the synthesis of tidal currents; the principles of fluid and tidal flow and the principles of device ducts, turbines and electrical systems. A review and analysis of more than forty tidal stream power proposals is also discussed.

Part Two provides a comprehensive overview of current practice. The economic modelling of tidal stream power installations is covered with more than three hundred current meter records from around the world used to analyse the potential and cost of tidal stream power on a global basis.

• reviews the tidal resources around the world

• complete analysis of tidal stream power systems

• includes historical information on tidal science and biographical information on major figures

• concentrates on engineering physical geography rather than engineering specifics

• includes a website with a wide range of computer models, data and simulations.

The Analysis of Tidal Stream Power integrates a wide range of research and tidal resource theory and data to present, for the first time, a detailed analysis of the physics and oceanography of tidal stream power devices together with a world-wide resource analysis. The book is written for the research community but will be of great interest to a wide range of advanced level students, research groups and professionals working in marine renewables (including environmental scientists, development companies, engineers, economists) as well as those involved in policy and permitting and in sensors and surveying.

Clearly structured throughout, the book is divided into two distinct parts. Part One provides the theoretical background to the subject and deals with the historical development of the harmonic method for the synthesis of tidal currents; the principles of fluid and tidal flow and the principles of device ducts, turbines and electrical systems. A review and analysis of more than forty tidal stream power proposals is also discussed.

Part Two provides a comprehensive overview of current practice. The economic modelling of tidal stream power installations is covered with more than three hundred current meter records from around the world used to analyse the potential and cost of tidal stream power on a global basis.

• reviews the tidal resources around the world

• complete analysis of tidal stream power systems

• includes historical information on tidal science and biographical information on major figures

• concentrates on engineering physical geography rather than engineering specifics

• includes a website with a wide range of computer models, data and simulations.