TY - JOUR
TI - River Current Energy Conversion Systems: Progress, Prospects and Challenges
AU - Khan, M
AU - Iqbal, M
AU - Quaicoe, J
T2 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
AB - River current energy conversion systems (RCECS) are electromechanical energy converters that convert kinetic energy of river water into other usable forms of energy. Over the last few decades, a number of reports on technical and economic feasibility of this technology have emerged. However, the potentials of this technology as an effective source of alternative energy have not yet been explored to a great extent. The underlying challenges of system design, operation and economics also lack proper understanding. In this article, starting with a definition of the RCECS, an overview of the technological advancements in the relevant field is provided. From a system engineering perspective, various merits and prospects of this technology along with pertinent challenges are discussed. The cross-disciplinary nature of approaching these challenges with an emphasis on the need for contributions from various technical and non-technical domains are also outlined in brief. This article may serve as a coherent literature survey or technology review that would provide better understanding of the subjacent issues and possibly rejuvenate research interest in this immensely potential field of energy engineering.
DA - 2008/10//
PY - 2008
VL - 12
IS - 8
SP - 2177
EP - 2193
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136403210700069X
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2007.04.016
LA - English
KW - Riverine
KW - Marine Energy
KW - Human Dimensions
ER -