POWER FROM TIDES - THE RANCE TIDAL POWER STATION

The paper discusses the following areas: 1. Tidal Power Generation- Basic Engineering and Economic Requirements. Different possible cycles including pumped storage. Economic optimization. Site selection. 2. Design and Construction Problems- General layout. Powerhouse-sluice structure-Lock. Constructional problems. Cofferdams. Bulb units. 3. Cost and Benefit- Reasons for the decision of construction. Construction cost. Running cost. Efficiency. Indirect benefits. Environmental effects. And 4. Operation Experience- Energy Generation. Efficiency and Dependability. Corrosion problems.

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• Authors:
  • Lebarbier, C H
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 57-71
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 87
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economics; Electric power generation; Electric power plants; Tidal power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Power plant analysis; Power plant economics
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084527
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Naval Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 1 1975 12:00AM