Abstract:
In this present work, the wind characteristics and wind power potential for southern coasts (Hawks bay, Ketibander, Shah bander) of Sindh province, Pakistan, are presented. These were analyzed using hourly and mean monthly wind speed data at a height of 10, 30 and 50 m above the ground. Weibull distribution parameters have been studied to observe the season-wise wind speed pattern distribution for the locations. The analysis shows that seasonal and diurnal pattern of wind speed matches the electricity load pattern of the area. Higher wind speed of 4 to 6 m/sec and more were observed during months of April to September in a year and the peak hours of wind speed are from 5 P.M. to 3 A.M. (Pakistan time). The wind duration availability is discussed on the basis of wind speed intervals. Two Nordex wind turbine of rated power 150KW and 250 KW (N-27, 29) having hub height 50m were selected for study. A seventeen acre wind farm has been suggested for these locations from which 200MW of electricity can be generated for utilization during summer months (April to September).
Page(s):
163-168
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Year: 2010