If not done so, perhaps one can begin by doing some simple estimates using the facts that wave energy density is proportional to H^2 (H is wave height); and tidal energy density is proportional to U^2 (U is current velocity). To have ideas of harvestable potential power, the estimates can be refined further by multiplying them with celerity and velocity, respectively. This will help to have a first-hand appraisal of the viability of wave and tidal power devices, if any for low energy environments. There are two documents you may consider consulting (the 2007 NOAA workshop proceedings, NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-92; and the 2010 NOAA workshop proceedings, NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-116). Although these two documents discuss environmental effects etc., there are some suitable technical discussions.
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Dr. Dilip Barua, Ph.D, P.Eng, M. ASCE
Consultant - Coastal, Port and Marine Engineering
Vancouver, Canada
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2017 15:26
From: Matthew Hosey
Subject: Oceanic Hydraulic Energy Production in Areas with Low Wave activity
Hello Everyone,
I'm interested in learning about successful projects that have implemented Wave/Tidal/Ocean Current related Hydraulic Energy Production in areas with low wave activity. I know various systems exist that are able to harness energy from low wave activity and tides or currents, but I'd like to hear about the obstacles that had to be overcome to actually implement these systems. I live and work on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and am very eager to see what it would take to get a system like this up and running here. Thanks for any help that can be offered.
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Matthew Hosey P.E., M.ASCE
Waggoner Engineering, Inc.
Gulfport MS
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