Wind profile characteristics and turbine performance analysis in Kano, north-western Nigeria
| dc.creator | Ajayi, O. O., Fagbenle, Richard O, Katende, James, Aasa, S. A., Okeniyi, Joshua Olusegun | |
| dc.date | 2013-12 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-28T18:16:48Z | |
| dc.description | 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. | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/6874/ | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/36164 | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg | |
| dc.subject | QA Mathematics, QC Physics, T Technology (General), TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering, TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery, TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering | |
| dc.title | Wind profile characteristics and turbine performance analysis in Kano, north-western Nigeria | |
| dc.type | Article |