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- First comprehensive description of ocean wave Energy conversion devices
- Written by leading experts of this coming up industry
- Orientated to the practical solutions that this new industry has found
Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)
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"This work, the first volume in the ‘Green Energy and Technology’ series, edited by Cruz (industry), gives the reader a snapshot of the latest attempts. … The book includes many illustrations, and references follow each chapter. This is a valuable, well-researched look at a fascinating technology. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (J. C. Comer, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (11), August, 2008)
"This book provides an important overview of the past, present and future of wave energy technology at a key moment in its development into a viable and economically important industry. … It will provide researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues in wave energy exploitation … but will be of particular interest to researchers and academics with a new interest in the field. … I would readily recommend this text to colleagues and students … ." (Edward H. Owens, International Journal of Ambient Energy, Vol. 29 (4), October, 2008)
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Book Title: Ocean Wave Energy
Book Subtitle: Current Status and Future Prespectives
Editors: Joao Cruz
Series Title: Green Energy and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74895-3
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-74894-6Published: 04 January 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-09431-6Published: 22 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-74895-3Published: 22 December 2007
Series ISSN: 1865-3529
Series E-ISSN: 1865-3537
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 431
Topics: Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks, Renewable and Green Energy, Offshore Engineering, Oceanography, Energy Systems, Renewable and Green Energy