{"product_id":"elements-of-tidalelectric-engineering-33-ieee-press-series-on-power-engineering-9780470107096","title":"Elements of TidalElectric Engineering 33 IEEE","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first text to cover all stages of a tidal-electric feasibility study    As interest in tidal-electric power generation continues to grow in response to demands for renewable sources of energy, readers can now turn to Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering for the first comprehensive treatment of the subject. The author, Robert H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Historical Development 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Tidal Phenomenon 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Ocean Tides 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Types of Tides 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Propagation of Tides in Estuaries 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Coriolis Effect 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Barrage Effects 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Tidal Power Potential and Site Selection 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Hydroelectric Versus Tidal-Electric Developments 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Site Potential Estimation 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Coefficient of the Tide 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Major Factors Influencing Project Economics 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Site Selection 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Management and Organization of Investigations 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Management 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Organization 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Feasibility Studies 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Tidal Power Schemes and Modes of Operation 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Single-Basin Development, Single-Effect Mode of Operation 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Single-Basin Development, Double-Effect Mode of Operation 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Pumping to Augment Tidal-Effect 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Linked-Basin Developments 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Paired-Basin Developments 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Retiming of Tidal Energy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Basic Data 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 General Physiography of the Estuary 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Geology 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Tides 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Waves 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Tidal Currents 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Suspended and Mobile Sediments 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Ecosystem Characteristics 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Hydraulic and Numerical Models in Feasibility Investigations 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Hydraulic Models 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Numerical Models for Estuaries 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Hybrid Models 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Modeling of Barrier Effects 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Mathematical Model for Closure Activities 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Utility System Planning and Simulation 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Civil Works for Tidal Power Development 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Dry Versus Wet Construction 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Design Parameters 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Caisson Design 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Dikes 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Construction Schedules 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Electromechanical Equipment for a Tidal Plant 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Specific Requirements for Tidal Generating Equipment 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Types of Turbines 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Generators 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Electrical Equipment 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Transmission 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Optimization of Plant Output 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Principal Variables 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Energy Production and Optimization 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Simulation of Operation 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Development of Models 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Plant Optimization 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Integration of Output with Electric Utility Systems 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Absorption of Raw Tidal Energy 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Enhancing Raw Tidal Energy Output 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 System Considerations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Economic Evaluation 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Economic Cost Parameters 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Economic Analysis 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Sensitivity Analysis 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Risk Assessment 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Social and Regional Impacts 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Environmental Aspects 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Unique Effects 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Agricultural Aspects 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Floods and Drainage 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Birds 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Fish and Fisheries 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Recreation and Tourism 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Transportation 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Summary 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Existing Tidal-Electric Developments 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 La Rance Tidal-Electric Plant 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Jiangxia Tidal-Electric Plant 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Kislaya Guba Experimental Plant 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Annapolis Tidal-Electric Plant 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Potential Developments 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Argentina 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Australia 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Brazil 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Canada 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Canada–United States 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 China 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 France 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 India 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Korea 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Mexico 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.11 Russian Federation 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.12 United Kingdom 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.13 United States 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Tidal Generation Optimization Models 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 277\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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