Open AccessA review of ocean energy converters, with an Australian focus
Author(s) -
Chris Knight,
Scott McGarry,
J Hayward,
Péter Osman,
Sam Behrens
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
aims energy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.294
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2333-8334
pISSN - 2333-8326
DOI - 10.3934/energy.2014.3.295
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , marine energy , renewable energy , tidal power , tourism , fossil fuel , environmental science , fishing , oceanography , meteorology , engineering , computer science , geology , marine engineering , geography , fishery , electrical engineering , archaeology , artificial intelligence , biology , waste management
The requirement to move away from carbon based fossil fuels has led to a renewed interest in unconventional energy sources. Of interest in this article are ocean waves and current and tidal flows. This paper reviews the numerous options for ocean energy conversion systems that are currently available. A basic nomenclature for the variety of systems is utilized to classify the devices. A variety of issues including competing use, boating, fishing, commercial shipping and tourism are discussed with respect to impacts on and from ocean renewable energy