Handbook of Ocean Wave Energy
Description
This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.
This book offers a concise, practice-oriented reference-guide to the field of ocean wave energy. The ten chapters highlight the key rules of thumb, address all the main technical engineering aspects and describe in detail all the key aspects to be considered in the techno-economic assessment of wave energy converters. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book answers questions relevant to readers of different backgrounds, from developers, private and public investors, to students and researchers. It is thereby a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners in the wave energy sector.
This book offers a concise, practice-oriented reference-guide to the field of ocean wave energy. The ten chapters highlight the key rules of thumb, address all the main technical engineering aspects and describe in detail all the key aspects to be considered in the techno-economic assessment of wave energy converters. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book answers questions relevant to readers of different backgrounds, from developers, private and public investors, to students and researchers. It is thereby a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners in the wave energy sector.
Keywords
Technology & EngineeringCivilPower ResourcesAlternative & RenewableSciencePhysicsMathematical & ComputationalBusiness & EconomicsIndustriesMechanicalMechanicsFluidsMarine & NavalEnvironmentalEnergy
2017Book
Author(s)Aslak Tveito, Glenn T. Lines
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
ISBN9783319398884
LanguageEnglish
