Wind profile characteristics and turbine performance analysis in Kano, north-western Nigeria
This study analyzed the electricity generation potential from wind at Kano, Nigeria (12.05°N; 08.2°E; altitude 472.5 m; air density 1.1705 kg/m3). Twenty one years (1987 to 2007) monthly mean wind speed data at a height of 10 m were assessed from the Nigeria Meteorological Department, Oshodi. The data were subjected to different statistical tests and also compared with the two-parameter...
Oluseyi O Ajayi, Richard O Fagbenle, James Katende, Samson A Aasa, Joshua O Okeniyi
Okeniyi Joshua » Joshua Olusegun OKENIYI is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering (COE), Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He obtained his Ph.D (2014) M.Sc (2005), B.Sc (1998) and N.Dip (1992) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Covenant University, Ota, the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U), Ile-Ife, and Institute of Management and... view full profile
