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Wave Energy Conversion

Brooke, John

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Table of contents
  • Table of Contentsxiii
  • Series Prefacev
  • Members of the Engineering Committee on Oceanic Resources (ECOR) Working Group on Wave Energy Convervii
  • Acknowledgmentsix
  • Prefacexi
  • Chapter 1. Introduction1
  • Chapter 2. Ocean Waves7
  • 2.1 Origin of Waves7
  • 2.2 Description of Waves7
  • 2.3 Modification of Simple Waves8
  • 2.4 Real Sea Characteristics11
  • 2.5 Wave Climatology and Resource Distribution15
  • 2.6 Data18
  • 2.7 Wave Energy Resource Assessment and Development25
  • Chapter 3. Wave Energy Conversion Systems27
  • 3.1 Wave Energy Conversion Technology27
  • 3.2 Wave Energy Conversion Developments32
  • Chapter 4. Power Transfer Systems37
  • 4.1 Mechanical Interfaces37
  • 4.2 Energy Storage43
  • 4.3 Electric Power Conversion44
  • 4.4 Transmission to Grid45
  • Chapter 5. Economics of Wave Power47
  • 5.1 Important Factors in Evaluating the Costs of Wave Energy47
  • 5.2 Determining the Capital and Operating Costs of Wave Energy Schemes48
  • 5.3 Generating Costs of Wave Energy Schemes49
  • 5.4 Comparison of Economics of Electricity Generation52
  • 5.5 Economics of Wave-powered Desalination56
  • Chapter 6. Environmental and Socioeconomic Implications57
  • 6.1 Environmental Benefits57
  • 6.2 Environmental Impacts59
  • 6.3 Environmental Impact Assessment63
  • 6.4 Socioeconomic Considerations65
  • Chapter 7. Wave Power Activities in the Americas and Oceania69
  • 7.1 United States69
  • 7.2 Canada74
  • 7.3 Mexico74
  • 7.4 Australia76
  • 7.5 Fiji78
  • Chapter 8. Wave Power Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region79
  • 8.1 Japan79
  • 8.2 South Korea88
  • 8.3 China89
  • 8.4 Russia90
  • 8.5 India90
  • 8.6 Indonesia92
  • 8.7 Philippines92
  • Chapter 9. Wave Power Activities in Northern Europe95
  • 9.1 Norway95
  • 9.2 Sweden101
  • 9.3 Denmark104
  • 9.4 Germany107
  • 9.5 Belgium107
  • 9.6 The Netherlands107
  • 9.7 United Kingdom108
  • 9.8 Ireland120
  • Chapter 10. Wave Power Activities in Southern Europe and Africa125
  • 10.1 Portugal125
  • 10.2 Spain129
  • 10.3 France129
  • 10.4 Greece130
  • 10.5 South Africa131
  • Chapter 11. Conclusions and Future Prospects133
  • References Cited135
  • Appendix 1. Working Group Members155
  • Appendix 2. Mathematical Description of Waves and Wave Energy157
  • Appendix 3. WADIC: Directional Wave Instrumentation, Performance Evaluation163
  • Appendix 4. Wave Propulsion165
  • Appendix 5. Glossary of Wave Energy Terms169
  • Appendix 6. Further Reading on the Subject177
  • Appendix 7. Web Sites of Interest181
  • Appendix 8. Acronyms and Abbreviations183
  • Subject Index185
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780080442129
  • ISBN-13 9780080543703
  • Author Brooke, John
  • Category Science
  • Subject Energy

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Wave energy, together with other renewable energy resources is expected to provide a small but significant proportion of future energy requirements without adding to pollution and global warming.

This practical and concise reference considers alternative application methods, explains the concepts behind wave energy conversion and investigates wave power activities across the globe.

Explores the potential of using the power generated by waves as a natural energy resource

Considers the power transfer systems needed to do this, and looks at the environmental impacts