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Prospects of Wind Energy for Power Generation in University of Benin

Authors :
Julia Merino
Source :
International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering. 13
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
International Association for Sharing Knowledge and Sustainability, 2016.

Abstract

Wind is a renewable energy resource by nature. It is clean, abundant, inexhaustible and environmentally friendly. Essentially, this study investigated the prospects of wind energy for power generation in University of Benin. Wind data from Jan 31st – Dec 31st 2013 (at 10m height) was collected from National Centre for Energy and Environment, University of Benin. Accordingly, the annual and monthly wind speed and density are estimated using the 2- parameter Weibull probability density function. From the analysis, results obtained shows that the highest mean wind speed of 1.975m/s occurred in March and the lowest monthly mean speed of 0.977m/s occurred in November. Also, the annual mean wind speed is 1.496m/s while the annual mean power density based on Weibull distribution function is 2.692W/m2 . Further results shows that the mean annual most probable wind speed and wind speed carrying maximum energy are 1.535m/s and 1.761m/s respectively. Thus, it is recommended that the institution can tap on the available wind power potential to augment its power supply.

Details

ISSN :
19237316
Volume :
13
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........49aad78329877dc3f415832387502cfc
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5383/ijtee.13.01.005