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Tidal Power
! Tidal energy exploits the natural rise and fall of coastal tidal waters caused by the interaction of the gravitational fields of the sun and the moon. ! The ocean level difference caused due to tides contain large amount of potential energy. ! The highest level of tidal water is known as high tide (or flood tide) and the lowest level of tidal water is known as low tide (or ebb). The level difference between the high and low tides is known as the tidal range. ! Tidal range depends on the location. Only tidal range of 5 m and above are suitable for power generation.
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High tide
Moon
Spring Tides
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Sun
Third quarter
Neap Tides
Tide coming in
High tide
Dam or dyke
Low tide
Sea
A tidal turbine
Single basin vs. Two basin tidal systems Single Basin : ! Intermittent power generation ! Power varies daily Two Basin : ! Continuous power generation ! Daily variations are less
Wave power
! Waves are caused by a number of forces, i.e. wind, gravitational pull from the sun and moon, changes in atmospheric pressure, earthquakes etc. ! Waves created by wind are the most common waves. ! Unequal heating of the Earths surface generates wind, and wind blowing over water generates waves. ! The initial solar power level of about 1 kW/m2 is concentrated to an average wave power level of 70kW/m of crest length. ! This figure rises to an average of 170 kW/m of crest length during the winter, and to more than 1 MW/m during storms ! Crest length length of wave along crest. The Indian Ocean tsunami had a crest length of about 1200 km.
Wave power
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! Wave power refers to the ocean surface waves and capture of that energy to do useful work, including generation of electricity. ! Wave power is a form of renewable energy
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The LIMPET Oscillating Water Column front and rear, installed on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.
Turbine house