Ocean Wave Energy Conversion - (Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering) by Michael E McCormick (Paperback)

About the Book

In addition to a review of ocean wave mechanics, this introduction to wave energy conversion includes accounts of the nine generic wave energy conversion techniques. 1981 edition.

Book Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Michael E. McCormick is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Naval Systems Engineering of the U.S. Naval Academy.