Preface	5
	Contents	6
	1 Introduction	11
	1.1 Wave Energy Literature	12
	1.2 Chapter Layout	14
	References	16
	2 Looking Back	17
	2.1 Wave Energy at the University of Edinburgh	18
	2.2 Looking Forward	45
	Acknowledgements	48
	References References References References	48
	3 The Theory Behind the Conversion of Ocean Wave Energy: a Review	50
	3.1 Introduction	50
	3.2 Terminology and Concepts	52
	3.3 Preliminary Considerations	56
	3.4 The Hydrodynamics of Offshore Devices	61
	3.5 Optimal Hydrodynamic Performance	68
	3.6 Control and Design	78
	3.7 The Oscillating Water Column	88
	3.8 Discussion	97
	References	98
	4 The Wave Energy Resource	101
	4.1 The Resource and its Origin	101
	4.2 Sea States and their Energy	112
	4.3 Wave Growth, Travel and Decay	123
	4.4 Wave Climate Estimation	124
	4.5 Wave Energy in Shallow Water	136
	4.6 Discussion	138
	References	138
	5 Numerical and Experimental Modelling of WECs	141
	5.1 Fundamentals of Numerical Modelling	141
	5.2 Wave Tank and Wavemaker Design	155
	5.3 Guidelines for Laboratory Testing of WECs	168
	5.4 Case Study: Pelamis	177
	5.5 Discussion	192
	References	192
	6 Power Take-Off Systems	197
	6.1 Air Turbine Design for OWCs	197
	6.2 Direct Drive – Linear Generators	228
	6.3 Hydraulics	249
	6.4 Alternative Applications: Desalination	269
	6.5 Discussion	286
	References	287
	7 Full-Scale WECs	294
	7.1 Oscillating Water Column	294
	7.2 Archimedes Wave Swing (AWS)	304
	7.3 Pelamis	311
	7.4 Wave Dragon	328
	7.5 Operational Experience	342
	7.6 Test Centres, Pilot Zones and European Cooperation	390
	7.7 Discussion	400
	References	400
	8 Environmental Impact Assessment	403
	8.1 Legislation and Administrative Issues	404
	8.2 Scientific Matters	413
	8.3 Case Studies	423
	8.4 Discussion	425
	References	425
	Author Index	430
	Index	433