Title :
A wave energy engine and proposals for its development and usage
Author :
Melvin, Kenneth P.
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
The engine is introduced and the scale-model test briefly reviewed. A proposal for building a prototype for test and evaluation is presented. A further proposal and an economic analysis are offered for a small power station in a remote coastal location
Keywords :
economics; environmental testing; wave power plants; development; economic analysis; prototype; remote coastal location; scale-model test; small power station; wave energy engine; Costs; Energy capture; Engines; Environmental economics; Fuel economy; Ocean waves; Power generation; Power generation economics; Proposals; Prototypes; Pumps; Sea measurements; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23661
