{"product_id":"elements-of-tidal-electric-engineering-hardback-9780470107096","title":"Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering (Hardback) 9780470107096","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eElements of Tidal-Electric Engineering\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert H. Clark (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470107096, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 April 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages, Charts: 82 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Photos: 19 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Maps: 31 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 12 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 16.1 x 2 cm, 0.544 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe first text to cover all stages of a tidal-electric feasibility study\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. Clark, a leader in the field for almost fifty years, has spearheaded several important research projects and consulted with governments and private industries around the world on tidal-electric issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The focus of this text is the feasibility study. Power engineers gain both the knowledge and the skills needed to accurately determine the feasibility of a proposed tidal power development plan, including:\u003cbr\u003e * Major factors to consider in selecting a site for preliminary assessment\u003cbr\u003e * Tidal power schemes and mode\u003cbr\u003e * Hydraulic and mathematical models of estuaries to predict the estuary's response to physical changes and the effects caused by operation of the proposed plant\u003cbr\u003e * Civil works required for tidal power development and the associated tidal generating equipment\u003cbr\u003e * Procedures to optimize plant output\u003cbr\u003e * Economic evaluation and risk assessment\u003cbr\u003e * Environmental impact of proposed construction and operation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book ends with an examination of commercially operating plants and a brief review of sites that have been the subject of investigation in the last half century. References and bibliographies direct readers to primary source material for further study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Until publication of this text, power engineers have had to rely on random journal articles and anecdotal information to perform a feasibility investigation. With the publication of Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering these engineers have a single, integrated source that methodically covers all the issues.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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 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