Hydro-Power: The Use of Water as an Alternative Source of Energy

by Charles Simeons

Overview

Hydro-Power: The Use of Water as an Alternative Source of Energy deals with the use of water as an alternative source of energy. The principles of the technology involved in the extraction of energy from water for use in some other form are discussed, and some of the projects that are being undertaken in a number of countries are described. Comprised of 12 chapters, this book begins with an overview of global energy consumption and projections for energy demand, along with electricity generation using hydraulic resources and developments in the use of hydroelectric power. The next chapter focuses on the principle of wave power as an energy source, with emphasis on how power can be derived from the slow oscillation of the waves; the economics of wave power; structural design of wave energy converters; and mooring considerations. Subsequent chapters explore national wave power programs in countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, South Africa, Egypt, Mauritius, Norway, Sweden, and the United States; tidal power and hydrogen; and energy storage and hydroelectric schemes in Europe. The final chapter assesses the environmental impact of hydroelectric power. This monograph will be a useful resource for experts and policymakers in the field of energy as well as those with little knowledge of the potential contribution that water can make to the world's energy needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483145617
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/24/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	558
File size:	26 MB
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Water and the Energy Gap

Chapter 2: Wave Power

Chapter 3: National Wave Power Programmes

Chapter 4: Tidal Power

Chapter 5: Tidal Power Development Programmes

Chapter 6: Hydrogen

Chapter 7: National Hydrogen Programmes

Chapter 8: Energy Storage in Europe

Chapter 9: Hydro Electric Schemes — Europe

Chapter 10: Austral – Asia and Beyond

Chapter 11: Hydro-Electric Schemes—The American Continent

Chapter 12: Environmental Impact

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Conversion Tables

Appendix B: Operational and Potential Tidal Power Projects

Appendix C: U.S. Hydrogen Programme

Appendix D: Hydro Electric Schemes – Federal German Republic

Appendix E: Environmental Impact Study – An assessment by Roy A. Waller

Appendix F: Departments of Energy

Appendix G: Utilities and Other Organisations

Bibliography

Index