Wave Energy Conversion

1st Edition - September 26, 2003

Author: John Brooke

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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.

Series Preface
Members of the Engineering Committee on Oceanic Resources (ECOR) Working Group on Wave Energy Conversion¹²³⁴
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Ocean Waves
- 2.1 Origin of Waves
- 2.2 Description of Waves
- 2.3 Modification of Simple Waves
- 2.4 Real Sea Characteristics
- 2.5 Wave Climatology and Resource Distribution
- 2.6 Data
- 2.7 Wave Energy Resource Assessment and Development
Chapter 3: Wave Energy Conversion Systems
- 3.1 Wave Energy Conversion Technology
- 3.2 Wave Energy Conversion Developments
Chapter 4: Power Transfer Systems
- 4.1 Mechanical Interfaces
- 4.2 Energy Storage
- 4.3 Electric Power Conversion
- 4.4 Transmission to Grid
Chapter 5: Economics of Wave Power
- 5.1 Important Factors in Evaluating the Costs of Wave Energy
- 5.2 Determining the Capital and Operating Costs of Wave Energy Schemes
- 5.3 Generating Costs of Wave Energy Schemes
- 5.4 Comparison of Economics of Electricity Generation
- 5.5 Economics of Wave-powered Desalination
Chapter 6: Environmental and Socioeconomic Implications
- 6.1 Environmental Benefits
- 6.2 Environmental Impacts
- 6.3 Environmental Impact Assessment
- 6.4 Socioeconomic Considerations
Chapter 7: Wave Power Activities in the Americas and Oceania
- 7.1 United States
- 7.2 Canada
- 7.3 Mexico
- 7.4 Australia
- 7.5 Fiji
Chapter 8: Wave Power Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region
- 8.1 Japan
- 8.2 South Korea
- 8.3 China
- 8.4 Russia
- 8.5 India
- 8.6 Indonesia
- 8.7 Philippines
Chapter 9: Wave Power Activities in Northern Europe
- 9.1 Norway
- 9.2 Sweden
- 9.3 Denmark
- 9.4 Germany
- 9.5 Belgium
- 9.6 The Netherlands
- 9.7 United Kingdom
- 9.8 Ireland
Chapter 10: Wave Power Activities in Southern Europe and Africa
- 10.1 Portugal
- 10.2 Spain
- 10.3 France
- 10.4 Greece
- 10.5 South Africa
Chapter 11: Conclusions and Future Prospects
References Cited
Appendix 1: Working Group members
Appendix 2: Mathematical description of waves and wave energy¹
Appendix 3: WADIC: Directional wave instrumentation, performance evaluation
Appendix 4: Wave propulsion¹
Appendix 5: Glossary of wave energy terms¹
Appendix 6: Further reading on the subject
Appendix 7: Web sites of interest
Appendix 8: Acronyms and abbreviations
Subject Index