Overview

Wave energy is reaching a critical stage, following over three decades of intensive research and development. The first few full-scale prototypes have been tested at sea and the first pre-commercial orders were placed. The first offshore wave farm is to be installed in the near future and it is likely that similar schemes will shortly follow. Such projects will in the medium term provide a comparable output to the conventional wind farms, allowing an alternative approach when trying to ov- come the technological challenge of finding alternative renewable energy sources. It will also fulfil one of the oldest desires of civilization: to harness the power of ocean waves. This book compiles a number of contributions prepared with the aim of prov- ing the reader with an updated and global view on ocean wave energy conversion. Given the topics covered and the link between of all them, it can be considered one of the first textbooks (or handbooks) related to this field. The authors are r- ognised individuals within the wave energy community with different ba- grounds, and their contributions try to give an overall perspective of the state of the art of different technologies. The book does not intend to point to a specific technology; the market will be responsible for that.

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Author:   Joao Cruz
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.676kg
ISBN:  

9783642094316

ISBN 10:   3642094317
Pages:   431
Publication Date:   22 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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From the reviews: This work, the first volume in the 'Green Energy and Technology' series, edited by Cruz (industry), gives the reader a snapshot of the latest attempts. ! The book includes many illustrations, and references follow each chapter. This is a valuable, well-researched look at a fascinating technology. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. (J. C. Comer, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (11), August, 2008) This book provides an important overview of the past, present and future of wave energy technology at a key moment in its development into a viable and economically important industry. ! It will provide researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues in wave energy exploitation ! but will be of particular interest to researchers and academics with a new interest in the field. ! I would readily recommend this text to colleagues and students ! . (Edward H. Owens, International Journal of Ambient Energy, Vol. 29 (4), October, 2008)

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