Ahmad K. (2016). Tidal power
technology review with potential applications in Gulf Stream. Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Reviews, 69, 435-441. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.150
This article discusses the
benefits and feasibility of tidal energy as a clean power source to meet the world's
electricity demands, highlighting that tidal energy is a more reliable energy source
as compared to other existing solutions like solar, wind or nuclear energy. The
article deduced this because of the estimated tidal energy dissipated from the
earth of 3.5TWatts, which is significantly higher than most clean energy sources.
The article also states that tidal energy is “induced from the gravitational
and centrifugal forces between the earth, moon and sun”, this allows
the energy source to be analysed, making it predictable and reliable. In this
article, the benefits, challenges and solutions of hydro power generators were
discussed. Challenges include mainly corrosive seawater environment and low
current speeds. The solutions to overcome these challenges, if implemented
correctly, can result in tidal energy becoming the main power supply to the
world.
The article also provides useful
insights for our research project on enhancing a Seabin with the use of hydro
turbines. For the Seabin to function on its own and to be implemented offshore,
a sustainable energy source has to be added to its design. The article justifies
that hydro power would be the optimal power adaptation for the Seabin to
function as compared to other sources like solar or wind because of its
predictability and reliability. Also, as the aim of the Seabin is to be located
at rivers or oceans where tidal current is abundant, the hydro turbines will be
able to function efficiently. The article also helps us understand the possible
challenges that comes along with hydro turbines and suggests solutions to overcome
them.
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