Evaluating the performance of wind turbines in selected locations in Oyo state, Nigeria

被引：36

作者：

Adaramola, M. S. ^{[1
]}

Oyewola, O. M. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Norwegian Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Energy & Proc Engn, N-7034 Trondheim, Norway

[2] Univ Ibadan, Dept Mech Engn, Ibadan, Nigeria

来源：

RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2011年 / 36卷 / 12期

关键词：

Wind speed; Energy output; Capacity factor; Wind turbine; Nigeria; ENERGY;

D O I：

10.1016/j.renene.2011.04.029

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

The wind speed distribution and wind energy potential are investigated in three selected locations in Oyo state using wind speed data that span between 12 and 20 years measured at 10 m height. In addition, the performance of selected small to medium size wind turbines in these sites were examined. The annual energy output and capacity factor for these turbines were determined. It was found that the monthly mean wind speeds in Oyo state ranges from 2.85 m/s to 5.20 m/s. While the monthly mean power density varies between 27.08 W/m(2) and 164.48 W/m(2), while the annual mean power density is in the range of 67.28 W/m(2) and 106.60 W/m(2). Based on annual energy output, wind turbines with cut-in wind speed of about 2.5 m/s and moderate rated wind speeds will be best suited for all the sites. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：3297 / 3304

页数：8

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