Wind profile characteristics and turbine performance analysis in Kano, north-western Nigeria

被引：21

作者：

Ajayi O.O. ^{[1
]}

Fagbenle R.O. ^{[2
]}

Katende J. ^{[3
]}

Aasa S.A. ^{[1
]}

Okeniyi J.O. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota

[2] Mechanical Engineering Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife

[3] College of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Gaborone

来源：

International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering | 2013年 / 4卷 / 1期

关键词：

Kano; Nigeria; Renewable energy; Weibull; Wind power;

D O I：

10.1186/2251-6832-4-27

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摘要：

This study analyzed the electricity generation potential from wind at Kano, Nigeria (12.05°N; 08.2°E; altitude 472.5 m; air density 1.1705 kg/m3). Twenty one years (1987 to 2007) monthly mean wind speed data at a height of 10 m were assessed from the Nigeria Meteorological Department, Oshodi. The data were subjected to different statistical tests and also compared with the two-parameter Weibull probability density function. The outcome shows that the average monthly wind speed ranged from 6.6 to 9.5 m/s. Seasonally, average wind speeds ranged between 6.6 to 8.5 m/s and 7.4 to 9.5 m/s for dry (October to March) and wet (April to September) seasons, respectively. Also, estimated monthly wind power ranged between 3.6 and 12.5 MWh/m2. The most probable and maximum energy carrying wind speeds were also determined and the two parameters of the Weibull statistics were found to lie between 2.1 ≤ k ≤ 4.9 and 7.3 ≤ c ≤ 10.7, respectively. These results indicate that wind speeds at Kano may be economically viable for wind-to-electricity at and above the height of 10 m. In addition, five practical turbine models were assessed for the site's wind profile, with results suggesting strong economic viability. © 2013 Ajayi et al.

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