Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering
IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering
1. Edition April 2007
304 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The first text to cover all stages of a tidal-electric feasibility
study
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.
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:
* Major factors to consider in selecting a site for preliminary
assessment
* Tidal power schemes and mode
* 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
* Civil works required for tidal power development and the
associated tidal generating equipment
* Procedures to optimize plant output
* Economic evaluation and risk assessment
* Environmental impact of proposed construction and operation
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.
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 ofOperation.
5.2 Single-Basin Development, Double-Effect Mode ofOperation.
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 FeasibilityInvestigations.
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 UtilitySystems.
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.
