Abstract
First proposed in Canada in 1919, the use of tidal power to generate electricity remains a well-studied but unproved option. The Cumberland Basin has been recommended for research and engineering studies as a possible site. A single-effect system is preferred over a double-effect system for the Bay of Fundy area because of construction costs. Although major problems arise because the lunar cycle and solar cycles do not coincide, tidal power could provide utility base loads. No significant dampening of the tidal effect was seen to be caused by a dam across open water, but other complications remain to be solved. System stability, the effect of dredging and sedimentation, social and ecological impacts will be examined in the next phase of assessment. A coalition of conservationists will monitor the environmental study. (DCK)
Citation Formats
Wood, C.
Tidal power: will it bring 40 years of virtually free power, or is it still no more than a dream.
Canada: N. p.,
1978.
Web.
Wood, C.
Tidal power: will it bring 40 years of virtually free power, or is it still no more than a dream.
Canada.
Wood, C.
1978.
"Tidal power: will it bring 40 years of virtually free power, or is it still no more than a dream."
Canada.
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title = {Tidal power: will it bring 40 years of virtually free power, or is it still no more than a dream}
author = {Wood, C}
abstractNote = {First proposed in Canada in 1919, the use of tidal power to generate electricity remains a well-studied but unproved option. The Cumberland Basin has been recommended for research and engineering studies as a possible site. A single-effect system is preferred over a double-effect system for the Bay of Fundy area because of construction costs. Although major problems arise because the lunar cycle and solar cycles do not coincide, tidal power could provide utility base loads. No significant dampening of the tidal effect was seen to be caused by a dam across open water, but other complications remain to be solved. System stability, the effect of dredging and sedimentation, social and ecological impacts will be examined in the next phase of assessment. A coalition of conservationists will monitor the environmental study. (DCK)}
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volume = {1:5}
journal type = {AC}
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year = {1978}
month = {Apr}
}
title = {Tidal power: will it bring 40 years of virtually free power, or is it still no more than a dream}
author = {Wood, C}
abstractNote = {First proposed in Canada in 1919, the use of tidal power to generate electricity remains a well-studied but unproved option. The Cumberland Basin has been recommended for research and engineering studies as a possible site. A single-effect system is preferred over a double-effect system for the Bay of Fundy area because of construction costs. Although major problems arise because the lunar cycle and solar cycles do not coincide, tidal power could provide utility base loads. No significant dampening of the tidal effect was seen to be caused by a dam across open water, but other complications remain to be solved. System stability, the effect of dredging and sedimentation, social and ecological impacts will be examined in the next phase of assessment. A coalition of conservationists will monitor the environmental study. (DCK)}
journal = []
volume = {1:5}
journal type = {AC}
place = {Canada}
year = {1978}
month = {Apr}
}