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2021 | Buch

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The Green Energy Ship Concept

Renewable Energy from Wind Over Water

verfasst von: Dr. Max F. Platzer, Prof. Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

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This groundbreaking book aims to show that technology currently exists to build and operate large autonomous sailing ships equipped with hydrokinetic turbines and electrolysers that could operate in high-wind ocean areas. This technology would enable seawater to be converted into storable hydrogen, thereby tapping into an inexhaustible energy reservoir sufficient for the transition to an emission-free global economy. The book is presented in two parts. Part one presents a broad look at possible solutions to the climate change challenge and provides an overview of current approaches. Part two introduces 12 specific technologies that could enable the green energy ship concept.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

General Considerations

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
In this chapter a brief overview is provided of the major trends in global population growth, carbon dioxide emission, and sea level rise leading toward the recognition that tipping points will soon be reached which will cause irreversible climate change.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 2. Current Status of Global Energy Consumption, Production, and Storage
Abstract
In this chapter a brief overview is given of the global energy consumption trends and the various power production and energy storage methods.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 3. Climate Tipping Points and Climate Irreversibility
Abstract
In this chapter information is provided which indicates that increasing warming of the atmosphere due to continuing carbon emissions will cause a situation where a tipping point is reached which will make the climate change irreversible. The nature of these tipping points is explained in some detail.
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Chapter 4. Review of Past Energy Transitions
Abstract
The past energy transitions from wood to coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy are briefly described, and examples of more recent energy transitions are given which indicate that accelerated energy transitions may become possible in the future.
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Chapter 5. Lessons from Past Major Engineering Initiatives
Abstract
In this chapter attention is drawn to the fact that in fields other than power production, for example, in the field of aerospace engineering, very fast and impressive transitions have occurred. These developments are briefly described to show that the application of aerospace engineering methods may stimulate revolutionary renewable power production methods.
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Chapter 6. Recent Analyses and Current Proposals for Sustainable Global Power Production
Abstract
In this chapter the results of analyses by a number of authors are summarized, ranging from quite pessimistic assessments of the potential for rapid renewable power generation to a proposal for complete transition to emission-free power production by Jacobson and associates.
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Chapter 7. Problem Definition
Abstract
In this chapter the specific requirements and criteria for the evaluation of global renewable power production proposals are summarized.
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Chapter 8. The Energy Ship Concept
Abstract
In this chapter the basic concept of converting the energy contained in the winds over water is described. It is shown that wind-propelled “air-sea interface vehicles” equipped with hydrokinetic turbines offer an opportunity for a new energy conversion system.
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Chapter 9. Major Elements and Developmental Status of the Energy Ship Concept
Abstract
In this chapter the major elements needed to implement the “energy ship concept” are described, and the current status of the development of these elements is summarized.
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Chapter 10. Comparison of the Wind-over-Water with the Wind-Water-Solar Concept
Abstract
In this chapter the previously described evaluation criteria for global renewable power generation methods are applied to the wind-over-water and the wind-water-solar proposal.
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Chapter 11. Sustainable Aviation
Abstract
In this chapter attention is drawn to the possibility of producing jet fuel by extracting hydrogen and carbon dioxide from seawater for the purpose of producing conventional jet fuel, thus making it possible to maintain the present aviation infrastructure without any net emission increase.
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Chapter 12. Proposal for a Global Renewable Energy Production and Storage Initiative
Abstract
In this chapter attention is drawn to the necessity of challenging the engineering community and the global community at large into taking specific actions to initiate an Apollo-type global project for the conversion of the fossil-based economy to an emission-free economy by mid-century.
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Chapter 13. Summary and Outlook
Abstract
In this chapter the reasons for proposing the “wind-over-water” proposal are summarized, culminating in the conclusion that a new engineering discipline termed “aerohydronautical power engineering” can make a substantial contribution to averting the impending climate crisis.
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Technical Aspects

Frontmatter
Chapter 14. Energy and Power Fundamentals
Abstract
In this chapter definitions of relevant key terms are provided.
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Chapter 15. Hydrogen Characteristics
Abstract
In this chapter basic information for hydrogen is provided.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 16. Hydrogen Production Methods
Abstract
In this chapter a brief review of electrolysis as the major renewable-based hydrogen production method and of the three types of low-temperature (alkaline, polymer electrolyte membrane, membraneless) electrolyzers, including cost information, is presented.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 17. Seawater Desalination
Abstract
This chapter provides information on reverse osmosis as the major sea water desalination method.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 18. Energy Storage Systems
Abstract
In this chapter the major currently available energy storage systems are briefly summarized.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 19. Hydrogen Compression Technology
Abstract
In this chapter a brief summary of the major currently available hydrogen compression methods is presented.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 20. Power from Air and Water Flows
Abstract
In this chapter the actuator disk ideal flow analysis method for the estimation of the maximum power available from air or water flows is briefly presented.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 21. Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology
Abstract
In this chapter a brief summary of the currently available hydrokinetic turbines and their design methods is presented.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 22. Wind-Propelled Ship Technology
Abstract
In this chapter the drag estimation methods for displacement boats, the sailing modes, and the sail characteristics are briefly summarized, and attention is drawn to the potential of hydrofoil boats as efficient wind energy converters.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 23. Power from Wind Over Water
Abstract
In this chapter the major elements of the techno-economic analysis for displacement-type energy ships are presented.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 24. Conversion of Hydrogen to Electricity
Abstract
The conversion of hydrogen into electricity can be accomplished in fuel cells or in special power plants. In this chapter attention is drawn to the Graz cycle power plant as the power plant with the highest conversion efficiency.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Chapter 25. Production of Jet Fuel from Seawater
Abstract
In this chapter attention is directed to the possibility of producing synthetic jet fuel from hydrogen and carbon dioxide from sea water, thereby enabling the maintenance of the current aviation infrastructure without net carbon dioxide emissions.
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Backmatter
Metadaten
Titel
The Green Energy Ship Concept
verfasst von
Dr. Max F. Platzer
Prof. Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn
Copyright-Jahr
2021
Electronic ISBN
978-3-030-58244-9
Print ISBN
978-3-030-58243-2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58244-9