As the DTI launch a new wave energy programme, this publication reviews recent advances in each of the relevant technologies and presents it to a wider audience.

This collection of nine papers from the November 2000 seminar features projects recently and currently being carried by companies internationally. Several case studies are discussed, such as the refurbishment of Rannoch Power Station, Scotland, the new hydroelectric unit at the existing Gitaru Underground Power Station in Kenya, and the design and

Traditionally seen as a specialist aerospace material, titanium is now expanding into non-aerospace areas, such as sporting goods, automotive, medical, architectural, oil and gas, and land-based military equipment. Titanium has great potential to improve performance in both aerospace and non-aerospace applications. Titanium alloys offer an outstanding combination of properties, including high strength, density 40 percent less than steel, elevated temperature capability up to 600 degrees C, and corrosion resistance four times better than stainless steel. In recent years new processing...

The text explores the use of numerical simulation as a support for the design and fabrication of welded components. The papers cover such topics as: welding residual stress and distortion simulation; friction stir welding; and the integrity of welding joints.

This text reviews the present status and future potential of the different systems of energy storage, their role in power generation by renewables specifically, and the electricty market generally.

Powder metallurgy (PM) is a highly attractive process because it permits the production of unique parts with unique properties by controlling their microstructure. Since the processing route for these materials is quite different from traditional engineering materials, it is vital that the PM process is understood and the potential offered by components made via this route needs to be fully integrated with the design process.

Looking at aerospace transmission technology, this text examines design configurations, materials, analysis and testing techniques, manfacturing processes, and maintenance aids that together can satsify the increasing demands on systems.

Review of pneumatic conveying; vacuum versus positive pressure; solving throughout and blockage problems; understanding and controlling attrition and wear; particle attention and deposition; conveying fragile materials; pneumatic conveying systems associated with high pressure systems.