Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

By Michael E. McCormick

Book Overview

This volume will prove of vital interest to those studying the use of renewable resources. Scientists, engineers, and inventors will find it a valuable review of ocean wave mechanics as well as an introduction to wave energy conversion. It presents physical and mathematical descriptions of the nine generic wave energy conversion techniques, along with their uses and performance characteristics.
Author Michael E. McCormick is the Corbin A. McNeill Professor of Naval Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition to his timely and significant coverage of possible environmental effects associated with wave energy conversion, he provides a separate treatment of several electro-mechanical energy conversion techniques. Many worked examples throughout the book will be particularly useful to readers with a limited mathematical background. Those interested in research and development will benefit from the extensive bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486462455
• ISBN13: 9780486462455
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Good book ! Images and drawings show great inspiration !

The value of this book is far more than its $ 15.95 donation price ! Hope the author can see this review note. Hope to see a new version soon. That can show even more latest ocean energy deives. Keep going !

Excellent Overview on Ocean Wave Energy

This book, albeit somewhat outdated, provides an excellent overview on Ocean Wave Energy conversion. The mathematics is quite easy to follow. The patent overview in the appendix is very instructive. Highly recommended as an introductory book on wave energy conversion

Good introductory text

This book, although quite dated (1982), gives a broad view on wave energy conversion and the basic techniques used. The math is easy to follow and the examples appear to have correct solutions. I enjoyed reading it.