Tidal Energy Systems: Design, Optimization and Control

Tidal Energy Systems: Design, Optimization, and Control, Second Edition reflects the rapid transformation in the energy sector being driven by technological innovations, environmental challenges, and market dynamics. The book covers artificial intelligence applications for design and optimization, advanced data analysis techniques, and integration with smart grids while also addressing sustainability and efficiency. By focusing on interdisciplinary aspects, the book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of designing, optimizing, and controlling tidal energy infrastructures. It explores a variety of critical areas, including fundamentals, prefeasibility analysis, optimum sizing and modeling, control systems, and reliability assessments of tidal power plants.

It also emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence and data analysis in enhancing the performance and maintenance of tidal energy systems. Other significant topics include decision science and operational management, providing readers with a holistic view of the tidal energy sector and the tools necessary for effective implementation and management of tidal energy projects.

• Explores the fundamental principles of tidal energy, providing a comprehensive understanding of its technology, feasibility, and operational aspects
• Integrates artificial intelligence techniques throughout the book, detailing their applications in the design, optimization, and real-time control of tidal energy systems
• Analyzes advanced data analysis methods, including big data utilization and predictive analytics to enhance system performance and maintenance strategies
• Presents real-world case studies that illustrate successful implementations of AI and data analysis in tidal energy projects, offering practical insights and best practices
• Discusses the latest advancements in tidal energy systems, including technological innovations and integration with smart grids to align with current market trends and regulatory changes

Vikas Khare is the Associate Dean at the School of Technology, Management and Engineering, NMIMS, Indore Madhya Pradesh, India. He obtained his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering in 2007 from GEC Sagar, M.Tech (Honors) in Energy Management from DAVV Indore in 2011, and Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India in 2016, with teaching experience of 12 years. His main research interests are renewable energy systems, optimization techniques and game theory and Big Data. He is also a certified energy manager under the bureau of energy efficiency in India. Dr. Khare has published various research papers in reputed journals such as Elsevier and Taylor and Francis and published books on Renewable Energy in Balaji Publication Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering in Dhanpat Rai Publication and one book of Tidal energy system, Elsevier publication USA. He is also Nominee member of computer society of India.

Cheshta Khare has obtained her M.E.(Honours) in Power Electronics at SGSITS, India, where she is also pursuing her PhD in Power Systems. Mrs. Khare is an Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at SGSITS, Indore, India.

Savita Nema is currently a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, India. She received her B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990 and her M.E. degree in Control Systems in 1993, both from Jabalpur Engineering College, Madhya Pradesh, India. She went on to complete her Ph.D. degree from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) Bhopal, India, in 2011. She has more than 25 years’ experience in teaching and research. She was the head of the Electrical Engineering Department during 2016-2018. In addition, she was also a Chairperson of the Energy Centre, MANIT during 2018. She has guided around 50 M.Tech. dissertation and two PhDs and currently supervising candidates for doctoral degree. Dr. Nema has published more than 100 research papers in national/international journals/conferences, and is a member of the Advisory Board of MP Regulatory Electricity commission (MPREC) in Bhopal since Feb 2014. She has coauthored a book on Tidal Energy published by Elsevier and has been expert and chairman of various selection committees. She is the winner of DG NCC plaque of Honour award for the year 2000.

Prashant Baredar is a professor and head in Energy Department, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, India. He achieved his Ph.D. degree in Hybrid Energy System from Rajiv Gandhi Technological University Bhopal. Dr. Baredar has 20 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering. He is on the editorial board of many international journals. He has successfully organized five national seminars and conferences on Energy topic and delivered 25 expert lectures & invited talks. He has guided 6 PhD thesis and 42 M.Tech thesis. He has published one patent on reconfigurable mechanism for wind turbine blade. Dr. Baredar has published 102 research papers in national/international Journals and at conferences, and contributed to the books entitled Basic Mechanical Engineering, Practical Journal of Basic Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy sources and Practical Journal of Basic Civil Engineering& Engineering Mechanics.