Ocean Energy Conversion: Fundamentals, Technology Development and Optimization
- ISBN-10
- 0128130946
- ISBN-13
- 9780128130940
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-01-15
- Publisher
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors
- Tony Lewis, Raymond Alcorn, Wanan Sheng
Description
In Ocean Energy Conversion, Professors Lewis, Alcorn and Sheng draw from their sixty combined years of experience in the field to present the basic theory and applications to measure, quantify and convert ocean resources into useful energy. The book first provides an overview of the history and potential of ocean energy. It then explores wave and tidal resources, covering the theoretical and practical concepts on resource measurement, climate, world distribution and industry standards. The principles of energy conversion from waves and tides are covered, including interface, interactions, devices, optimization, control and real life examples for each type or resource. It also examines other ocean energy resources, such as currents and ocean circulation, ocean thermal and salinity gradient. A final chapters on applications and current research looks at the most recent developments in the area. Engineering researchers and professionals have in this book a go-to reference, especially its mathematical analysis, when designing and deploying ocean energy devices and energy systems. It assumes prior knowledge in mathematics and physics, and allows for comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of ocean energy converters and corresponding resources in a way that is accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as professionals in industry short courses. It is also a useful resource for PhD students in the area of ocean energy during literature review. Presents a complete overview of the basic physical phenomena for ocean energy, including equations and numerical methods Offers comprehensive theoretical and applied knowledge for resource assessment, ocean energy conversion systems and different mechanisms of power extraction (and corresponding expected performance) Focuses primarily on wave and tidal energy technologies, while also covering ocean thermal and salinity gradient, including interface, interactions, devices, optimization, control and real life examples for each type or resource
