Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

Informationen zum Autor Michael E. McCormick is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Naval Systems Engineering of the U.S. Naval Academy. Klappentext In addition to a review of ocean wave mechanics, this introduction to wave energy conversion includes accounts of the nine generic wave energy conversion techniques. 1981 edition. Inhaltsverzeichnis Notation1. Introduction2. Wave Properties2.1 The Linear Wave2.2 The Nonlinear Wave2.3 Random Seas2.4 Summary3. Wave Modification3.1 Refraction3.2 Reflection3.3 Diffraction4. Wave Energy Conversion4.1 Basic Wave Energy Conversion Techniques4.2 Advanced Techniques4.3 Summary5. Energy Conversion, Transmission, and Storage5.1 Basic Electromechanical Energy Conversion Techniques5.2 Advanced Electromechanical Energy Conversion Techniques5.3 Power Scaling5.4 Energy Transmission and Storage5.5 Summary6. Environmental and Mooring Considerations6.1 Environmental Considerations6.2 Mooring and AnchoringAppendixes (Bibliography, Some Wave Energy Conversion Patents, Glossary, Conversion Factors)Index

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• Authors: Michael E Mccormick, Michael E. McCormick, MichaelE McCormick
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.12.2007
• EAN: 9780486462455
• ISBN: 978-0-486-46245-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering; Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering; Dover Civil and Mechanical Eng
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering