Suitability of utilizing small horizontal axis wind turbines for off grid loads in eastern region of Saudi Arabia

dc.contributor.authorRehman, S.
dc.contributor.authorBaseer, Mohammed Abdul
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, Josua P.
dc.contributor.authorAlam, Md.M.
dc.contributor.authorAlhems, L.M.
dc.contributor.authorLashin, A.
dc.contributor.authorAlarefe, N.
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-11T12:47:26Z
dc.date.available2016-05-11T12:47:26Z
dc.date.issued2016-05
dc.description.abstractSmall wind turbines of 1–3, 5–10, and 15–20kW rated powers are used to find out suitable and efficient turbines for power generation in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the effect of hub height on energy output and the plant capacity factor is investigated to recommend an optimal hub height to be used in the present case. To achieve the set objectives, hourly mean wind speed data measured at 20, 30, and 40m and wind direction at 30 and 40m during 13 September 2005 to 9 May 2010 have been utilized. The annual mean wind speed values were 5.73, 5.34, and 4.75 m/s at 40, 30, and 20m with north-north west (NNW) prevailing wind direction. An increase of about 20.7% was estimated in wind speed measured at 40m compared to that at 20 m. Wind turbines Fortis Passat—1.4kW, Fortis Montana—5.8kW, Fortis Alize—10kW, and CF20—20kW with annual energy and plant capacity factor of 7.015MW h and 57.2%, 25.955MW h and 51.08%, 42.603MW h and 48.63%, and 54.674MW h and 31.21% were the most efficient turbines for the chosen location, respectively. Highest percentage increase in annual energy yield was obtained for a mere change of 5m from 15 to 20m in hub height in the present case study. The next best annual energy yield was obtained while increasing hub height from 20 to 30 m.en_ZA
dc.description.departmentMechanical and Aeronautical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.description.embargo2016-11-30
dc.description.librarianam2016en_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors wish to acknowledge the support of the Research Institute of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Alam wishes to acknowledge support given to him from the Research Grant Council of Shenzhen Government through grants JCYJ20120613145300404. The authors (A Lashin and N Al Arifi) extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University (Saudi Arabia) for funding the work through the international research group project no. IRG14-36.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.multi-science.co.uk/eee.htmen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationRehman, S, Baseer, MA, Meyer, JP, Alam, MM, Alhems, LM, Lashin, A & Arifi, NA 2016, 'Suitability of utilizing small horizontal axis wind turbines for off grid loads in eastern region of Saudi Arabia', Energy Exploration and Exploitation,vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 449-4679.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0144-5987
dc.identifier.other10.1177/0144598716630170
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/52569
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherMulti-Science Publishingen_ZA
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2016en_ZA
dc.subjectSmall wind turbineen_ZA
dc.subjectHub heighten_ZA
dc.subjectWind speeden_ZA
dc.subjectTurbulence intensityen_ZA
dc.subjectWind power densityen_ZA
dc.subjectAnnual energy yielden_ZA
dc.subject.otherEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-07
dc.subject.otherSDG-07: Affordable and clean energy
dc.subject.otherEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-09
dc.subject.otherSDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
dc.subject.otherEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-11
dc.subject.otherSDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities
dc.subject.otherEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-13
dc.subject.otherSDG-13: Climate action
dc.titleSuitability of utilizing small horizontal axis wind turbines for off grid loads in eastern region of Saudi Arabiaen_ZA
dc.typePostprint Articleen_ZA

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