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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003214079707536

Titolo

Wave energy conversion [e-book] / Engineering Committee on Oceanic Resources Working Group on Wave Energy Conversion

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2003

ISBN

9780080442129

0080442129

Descrizione fisica

xv, 187 p. : ill., maps ; cm

Collana

Elsevier ocean engineering book series ; v. 6

Altri autori (Enti)

Engineering Committee on Oceanic Resources.Working Group on Wave Energy Conversionauthor

Disciplina

621.31/2134

Soggetti

Ocean wave power

Ocean waves

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-154) and index

Sommario/riassunto

Wave energy, together with other renewable energy resources is expected to provide a small but significant proportion of future energy requirements without adding to pollution and global warming. This practical and concise reference considers alternative application methods, explains the concepts behind wave energy conversion and investigates wave power activities across the globe. Explores the potential of using the power generated by waves as a natural energy resource Considers the power transfer systems needed to do this, and looks at the environmental impacts