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.
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.
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Preface. Acknowledgments.
1 Historical Development.
2 Tidal Phenomenon.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Ocean Tides.
2.3 Types of Tides.
2.4 Propagation of Tides in Estuaries.
2.5 Coriolis Effect.
2.6 Barrage Effects.
3 Tidal Power Potential and Site Selection.
3.1 Hydroelectric Versus Tidal Electric Developments.
3.2 Site Potential Estimation.
3.3 Coeffi cient of the Tide.
3.4 Major Factors Infl uencing Project Economics.
3.5 Site Selection.
4 Management and Organization of Investigations.
4.1 Management.
4.2 Organization.
4.3 Feasibility Studies.
5 Tidal Power Schemes and Modes of Operation.
5.1 Single Basin Development, Single Effect Mode of Operation.
5.2 Single Basin Development, Double Effect Mode of Operation.
5.3 Pumping to Augment Tidal Effect.
5.4 Linked Basin Developments.
5.5 Paired Basin Developments.
5.6 Retiming of Tidal Energy.
6 Basic Data.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 General Physiography of the Estuary.
6.3 Geology.
6.4 Tides.
6.5 Waves.
6.6 Tidal Currents.
6.7 Suspended and Mobile Sediments.
6.8 Ecosystem Characteristics.
7 Hydraulic and Numerical Models in Feasibility Investigations.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Hydraulic Models.
7.3 Numerical Models for Estuaries.
7.4 Hybrid Models.
7.5 Modeling of Barrier Effects.
7.6 Mathematical Model for Closure Activities.
7.7 Utility System Planning and Simulation.
8 Civil Works for Tidal Power Development.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Dry Versus Wet Construction.
8.3 Design Parameters.
8.4 Caisson Design.
8.5 Dikes.
8.6 Construction Schedules.
9 Electromechanical Equipment for a Tidal Plant.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Specifi c Requirements for Tidal Generating Equipment.
9.3 Types of Turbines.
9.4 Generators.
9.5 Electrical Equipment.
9.6 Transmission.
10 Optimization of Plant Output.
10.1 Principal Variables.
10.2 Energy Production and Optimization.
10.3 Simulation of Operation.
10.4 Development of Models.
10.5 Plant Optimization.
11 Integration of Output with Electric Utility Systems.
11.1 Introduction.
11.2 Absorption of Raw Tidal Energy.
11.3 Enhancing Raw Tidal Energy Output.
11.4 System Considerations.
12 Economic Evaluation.
12.1 Introduction.
12.2 Economic Cost Parameters.
12.3 Economic Analysis.
12.4 Sensitivity Analysis.
12.5 Risk Assessment.
13 Social and Regional Impacts.
14 Environmental Aspects.
14.1 Unique Effects.
14.2 Agricultural Aspects.
14.3 Floods and Drainage.
14.4 Birds.
14.5 Fish and Fisheries.
14.6 Recreation and Tourism.
14.7 Transportation.
14.8 Summary.
15 Existing Tidal Electric Developments.
15.1 La Rance Tidal Electric Plant.
15.2 Jiangxia Tidal Electric Plant.
15.3 Kislaya Guba Experimental Plant.
15.4 Annapolis Tidal Electric Plant.
16 Potential Developments.
16.1 Argentina.
16.2 Australia.
16.3 Brazil.
16.4 Canada.
16.5 Canada United States.
16.6 China.
16.7 France.
16.8 India.
16.9 Korea.
16.10 Mexico.
16.11 Russian Federation.
16.12 United Kingdom.
16.13 United States.
Appendix A: Tidal Generation Optimization Models.
Glossary of Terms.
References.
Bibliography.
Index.