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Tidal Power

Proceedings of an International Conference on the Utilization of Tidal Power held May 24–29, 1970, at the Atlantic Industrial Research Institute, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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  • © 1972

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  1. T. J. Gray

    1. Atlantic Industrial Research Institute, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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  2. O. K. Gashus

    1. Electrical Engineering Department, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Table of contents (25 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Tidal Power in the Bay of Fundy

    • F. L. Lawton
    Pages 1-104

  3. Economics of Tidal Power

    • F. L. Lawton
    Pages 105-129

  4. Mathematical Model of Tidal Regimes in the Bay of Fundy

    • F. E. Parkinson
    Pages 131-152

  5. Sedimentation Patterns in the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin

    • B. R. Pelletier, R. M. McMullen
    Pages 153-187

  6. L’Usine Marémotrice De La Rance

    • Georges Mauboussin
    Pages 189-214

  7. Kislaya Guba Experimental Tidal Power Plant and Problem of the Use of Tidal Energy

    • L. B. Bernshtein
    Pages 215-238

  8. Tidal Power from Cook Inlet, Alaska

    • E. M. Wilson, M. C. Swales
    Pages 239-256

  9. The Tidal Power Plant “San Jose” — Argentine

    • H. E. Fentzloff
    Pages 257-265

  10. Some Considerations of a Possible New Role for Tidal Power

    • T. L. Shaw
    Pages 267-276

  11. Pumped-Storage Tidal Power

    • K. E. Sorenson
    Pages 277-293

  12. The Total Contribution of Tidal Energy to the System

    • J. G. Warnock, J. A. M. Wilson
    Pages 295-305

  13. Integration of Tidal Energy Into Public Electricity Supply

    • E. M. Wilson, B. Severn
    Pages 307-321

  14. Some Electrical Design and Operational Aspects of a Large Tidal Power Development

    • H. A. Erith
    Pages 323-336

  15. Modern Techniques for Barrage Construction

    • J. D. Gwynn, F. Spaargaren, A. J. Woestenenk
    Pages 337-363

  16. Precast Floated in Construction as Applied to Tidal Power Developments

    • P. R. Tozer, T. J. Sluymer
    Pages 365-378

  17. Power Unit and Sluice Gate Design for Tidal Installations

    • E. Ruus
    Pages 379-394

  18. Tidal Power: Research Subjects and Some Ideas for Consideration

    • A. N. T. Varzeliotis
    Pages 395-413

  19. Straight Flow Turbine

    • M. Braikevitch
    Pages 415-434

  20. Tidal Effects Due to Water Power Generation in the Bristol Channel

    • N. S. Heaps
    Pages 435-455
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At a time when public attention is focused on the environment, while simultaneously society is increasing at an ever-accelerating rate its demand electrical power, the possibility of utilizing the power of the oceans by for pollution free tidal power generation is most attractive. Tidal power has been used to a limited extent over several centuries but only recently has any sig­ nificant effort been dedicated to realizing some of the vast potential. The first pilot project at La Rance has now been operating successfully for several years and the second experimental station using up-dated construc­ tion techniques has been in operation at Kislaya Guba since 1969. These projects have contributed valuable experience and establish the technical feasibility of this important source of electrical power, while providing guid­ ance in those areas requiring further development to realize economic viability. More than fifty sites can be readily identified around the world where tidal power schemes could realistically be developed. With improvements in technology, this number might well be extended by utilization of a large number of river estuaries. Such developments must be considered not only on the basis of the production of electrical power but also in respect of associated benefits. Considerable bodies of water would be partially confined, thereby improving recreational facilities as has already been experienced at La Rance.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Atlantic Industrial Research Institute, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    T. J. Gray

  • Electrical Engineering Department, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    O. K. Gashus

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Tidal Power

  • Book Subtitle: Proceedings of an International Conference on the Utilization of Tidal Power held May 24–29, 1970, at the Atlantic Industrial Research Institute, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Editors: T. J. Gray, O. K. Gashus

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4592-3

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Plenum Press, New York 1972

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-4594-7Published: 14 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4613-4592-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 630

  • Topics: Civil Engineering

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