Soulouknga, Marcel Hamda and Oyedepo, Sunday Olayinka and Doka, Serge Yamigno and Kofane, Timoleon Crepin (2017) Assessment of Wind Energy Potential in the Sudanese Zone in Chad. Energy and Power Engineering, 09 (07). pp. 386-402. ISSN 1949-243X
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Abstract
In this study, wind characteristics and wind power potential are analyzed for three meteorological stations in the Sudanese zone of Chad for the period of 35 years (from 1975 to 2010). Assessment of the wind power potential was carried out using the two parameters of Weibull distribution. Results of the study shows that the average annual wind speeds at 10 m above ground for Moundou, Pala and Sarh are 2.69, 2.33 and 1.91 m/s, respectively. The mean annual value of the Weibull shape parameter k and scale parameter c range from 2.376 to 3.255 and 2.099 to 3.007, respectively. The maximum annual power density of 204.85 W/m2 was obtained at Moundou. Results of this study further shows that the selected locations are not suitable for large-scale wind energy production at 10 m altitude. However, by extrapolation, assessment of wind speed at 67 m altitude combines with wind turbine Vestas 2 MW/80 that adapts to the Sudanese local conditions, and the wind power potential can be exploited for water pumping, heating and production of electricity.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Bengali Archive > Engineering |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@bengaliarchive.com |
Date Deposited: | 15 May 2023 06:19 |
Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2024 09:53 |
URI: | http://science.archiveopenbook.com/id/eprint/1147 |