Ocean Energy and Coastal Protection : A Novel Strategy for Coastal Management under Climate Change (Springerbriefs in Energy) （2020）

Bergillos, Rafael J./ Rodriguez-Delgado, Cristobal/ Iglesias, Gregorio

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2019/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 87 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783030313173
• DDC分類 333.7

Full Description

This book presents the innovative concept of the dual function of wave farms as both renewable energy generators and coastal protection elements against erosion and flooding.

Developing renewable energy is one of the most pressing targets for society in the coming decades due to the finite nature of fossil fuels, their high costs, and the environmental impacts of their exploration and use, including climate change and the subsequent sea-level rise. Wave energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources, thanks to its huge potential and low impact on the environment. As such, this book discusses the development and application of artificial intelligence to optimise wave farm location and layout, assesses the influence of the wave energy converter geometry on coastal protection against erosion and flooding, and analyses how the performance of wave farms as coastal defence elements is affected by climate change and sea level rise. The concepts, methods and conclusions presented are helpful to students, researchers, academics, engineers, designers, stakeholders and managers around the globe interested in wave energy, coastal engineering, and coastal management.

Contents

Introduction.- Optimization of Wave Farm Location and Layout for Coastal Protection.- Wave Energy Converter Geometry for Coastal Erosion Mitigation.- Wave Energy Converter for Coastal Flooding Mitigation.- Management of Coastal Erosion Under Climate Change Through Wave Farms.- Management of Coastal Flooding Under Climate Change Through Wave Farms.