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Offers a unique and highly technical approach to tidal power and how it can be harnessed efficiently and cost-effectively, with less impact on the environment than traditional power plants
With the demand for energy outstripping conventional sources from fossil fuels, new sources of energy must be found. Tidal power is a potentially rich source of renewable energy. Even though power plants that run on hydropower have been around a long time, new types, such as those run without dams, have not been as heavily researched and presented to the scientific community. This book is a step in that direction—suggesting more cost-effective and less environmentally intrusive methods for creating power sources from rivers, the tides, and other sources of water.
Presenting a detailed discussion of the costs, risks, and challenges of building power plants that run on hydropower, Tidal Power: Harnessing Energy From Water Currents:
- Covers the technical aspects of tidal power plants without dams, or “Marine Hydro Kinetic (MHK)” power plants
- Covers tidal barrages with reservoirs and how they can be utilized to generate renewable energy
- Details the regulations of hydro power plants that do not use dams
- Gives real examples of turbines that have been built using these new technologies
As the global supply of conventional energy sources, such as fossil fuels, dwindles and becomes more and more expensive, unconventional and renewable sources of energy, such as power generation from water sources, becomes more important—making Tidal Power an incredibly valuable text for engineers, students, and researchers working in the field.
Editions of Tidal Power
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781118720912
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118721094
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118720967
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118721032
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Offers a unique and highly technical approach to tidal power and how it can be harnessed efficiently and cost-effectively, with less impact on the environment than traditional power plants
With the demand for energy outstripping conventional sources from fossil fuels, new sources of energy must be found. Tidal power is a potentially rich source of renewable energy. Even though power plants that run on hydropower have been around a long time, new types, such as those run without dams, have not been as heavily researched and presented to the scientific community. This book is a step in that direction—suggesting more cost-effective and less environmentally intrusive methods for creating power sources from rivers, the tides, and other sources of water.
Presenting a detailed discussion of the costs, risks, and challenges of building power plants that run on hydropower, Tidal Power: Harnessing Energy From Water Currents:
- Covers the technical aspects of tidal power plants without dams, or “Marine Hydro Kinetic (MHK)” power plants
- Covers tidal barrages with reservoirs and how they can be utilized to generate renewable energy
- Details the regulations of hydro power plants that do not use dams
- Gives real examples of turbines that have been built using these new technologies
As the global supply of conventional energy sources, such as fossil fuels, dwindles and becomes more and more expensive, unconventional and renewable sources of energy, such as power generation from water sources, becomes more important—making Tidal Power an incredibly valuable text for engineers, students, and researchers working in the field.
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What is Tidal Power about?
Offers a unique and highly technical approach to tidal power and how it can be harnessed efficiently and cost-effectively, with less impact on the environment than traditional power plants
With the demand for energy outstripping conventional sources from fossil fuels, new sources of energy must be found. Tidal power is a potentially rich source of renewable energy. Even though power plants that run on hydropower have been around a long time, new types, such as those run without dams, have not been as heavily researched and presented to the scientific community. This book is a step in that direction—suggesting more cost-effective and less environmentally intrusive methods for creating power sources from rivers, the tides, and other sources of water.
Presenting a detailed discussion of the costs, risks, and challenges of building power plants that run on hydropower, Tidal Power: Harnessing Energy From Water Currents:
- Covers the technical aspects of tidal power plants without dams, or “Marine Hydro Kinetic (MHK)” power plants
- Covers tidal barrages with reservoirs and how they can be utilized to generate renewable energy
- Details the regulations of hydro power plants that do not use dams
- Gives real examples of turbines that have been built using these new technologies
As the global supply of conventional energy sources, such as fossil fuels, dwindles and becomes more and more expensive, unconventional and renewable sources of energy, such as power generation from water sources, becomes more important—making Tidal Power an incredibly valuable text for engineers, students, and researchers working in the field.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tidal Power?
Mathematics and Science > Physics > Classical mechanics > Energy
Where can I read a sample of Tidal Power?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118720912
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tidal Power?
Victor M. Lyatkher
Who is the Publisher of the book Tidal Power?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tidal Power is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781118720912) and ebook(ISBN 9781118721094) and ebook(ISBN 9781118720967) and ebook(ISBN 9781118721032)
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