Wind speed analysis of some coastal areas near Karachi. | Proceedings of Pakistan Academy of Sciences 2014

Author(s)

M. A. Hussain Institute of Business and Technology, BIZTEK, Karachi, Pakistan

Shaheen Abbas Mathematical Sciences Research Centre, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

M. R. K. Ansari Department of Mathematics, Sir Syed University of Engineering, Karachi, Pakistan

Asma Zaffar Department of Mathematics, Sir Syed University of Engineering, Karachi, Pakistan

Bulbul Jan Mathematical Sciences Research Centre, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

This communication attempts to analyze Karachi coastal area (Paradise Point 24.84º E, 66.77º N)) for an understanding of underlying probability distribution. It has been found that at this site the annual wind speed at a height of 30 meters remains very close to 7 m/s whereas at a height of 61 meters the wind speed reaches to 9 m/s. Moreover, the wind mostly remains directed towards southwest. Furthermore, the annual average wind speed follows Weibull distribution and the annual average wind speed goes on increasing with the passage of time. Maximum energy together with the energy density for different values of the wind mill blade diameters is also calculated. Our analysis shows that the wind speed is increasing as a consequence of global climate change. Though the global climate change has created many threats to the humanity by influencing the local urban microclimate but the positive aspect of this finding is that the increase in wind speed will increase the feasibility and economic viability of the construction of wind farms near Karachi coast and offshore. Of course these calculations will be useful for urban and energy planners.

Publication Details

Page(s) 83-91

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Published Journal: Proceedings of Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Year: 2014

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References

Hussain M.A.,Abbas S.,Zaffar M.R.K.A.A,Wind B.J. .2014 .Wind speed analysis of some coastal areas near Karachi. Proc. Pakistan Acad. Sci., 51 : 83-91.

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