Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Only a few places are currently using waves to generate electricity: off the northern coast of France, in the Bay
of Fundy, on the northeast end of the Bay of Maine between the United States and Canada, and in Strangford
Lough off the coast of Northern Ireland. A wave farm is being installed off the coast of Reedsport, Oregon.
Other ocean-wave or tidal-wave projects are being planned throughout the world.
Ocean and Tidal Waves
Advantages
Disadvantages
Wave technology is clean and re-
newable.
Dependent upon proximity to oceans.
Wave technology is reliable.
Subject to corrosion from saltwater.
No harmful environmental pollut-
ants.
The environmental effect on species and habitats is unknown.
No waste disposal.
Visual or noise effects may occur.
There may be conflicts between the needs of commercial shipping and re-
creational boaters.
Low land disturbance.
Practice
Questions 1-3 refer to the following answer choices.
A.
Potential energy
B.
Kinetic energy
C.
Electrical energy
D.
Electromagnetic energy
E.
Nuclear energy
