In a message dated 13/06/2007 23:17:37 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Michael Askin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 6/11/07, Mr. Raymond Tylicki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I also understand that Great Britain uses Tidal Waves or Tidal fluctuatiosn for power...How do the deal with navigation around these monsters > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Coupebarrage_Rance.jpg Locks would be built into the structure, see _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severn_Barrage_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severn_Barrage) ISTRT there was an experiment for creating power from a line of aerofoil-type devices strung together ('Nodding ducks' I think they were called) between Flat Holm and Steep Holm islands. As the devices rocked on the water, they operated internal generators and the power was fed by cable to the shore. Soon after the devices were put into the water, the power of the tidal currents destroyed them. DaveD [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
