tidal power. definitions hydropower… is energy derived from fast-flowing/falling water. tides…...
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TIDAL POWER
Definitions
Hydropower…is energy derived from fast-flowing/falling water.
Tides…are the rise and fall of the sea-level.
Concept
free, natural source of kinetic energy ( TIDES )
+ device that converts kinetic energy into electricity
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Pseudo-Mathematic Point-Of-View
History
Methods
Tidal Stream Generator
Tidal Barrage
Dynamic Tidal Power
Tidal Lagoon
Methods
Tidal Stream Generator
Tidal Barrage
Dynamic Tidal Power
Tidal Lagoon
Methods
Tidal Stream Generator
Tidal Barrage
Dynamic Tidal Power
Tidal Lagoon
Methods
Tidal Stream Generator
Tidal Barrage
Dynamic Tidal Power
Tidal Lagoon
Concerns
Can have affects on marine life:
- Blades CAN harm animals, if not shut off
- Animals may not inhabit busy environments
Corrosion
Maintenance against 'Fouling'
aka machinery being taken over by marine organisms.
Adoption
Most, if not all dams make use of hydropower
Niagara Falls
Any intelligent location with nice tides
Sources
http://www.mng.org.uk http://lifekills.me/2009/02/13/tidal-power-barrag
es-and-ebb-generation/ http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Ge-Hy/Hydr
oelectric-Power.html
Wikimedia for the Dynamic Tidal Power image