Harnessing Wind Energy for Power Generation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Orumgbe Chukwuekum¹ , Ajoko Tolumoye John² , Tuaweri Tolumoye Johnnie³

1. Dept. of Mechanical, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
2. Dept. of Mechanical, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
3. Dept. of Mechanical, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.11 , Issue.1 , pp.95-101, Jan-2025

Online published on Jan 31, 2025

Copyright © Orumgbe Chukwuekum, Ajoko Tolumoye John, Tuaweri Tolumoye Johnnie . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
 

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Abstract :
Sustainable power generation in any economy is the powerhouse to foster developmental innovation, productivity and industrialization to a country. Hence, scouting for green and cleaner energy source is the concern for contemporary research. Therefore, it is essential to harness wind energy for power generation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria been surrounded with coastline where wind is naturally abundant. The research was carried out in the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State with full use of its Weather House facilities. Data analysis for six (6) years average wind velocity was obtained. The evaluated average wind velocity of 4.8m/s was used as the design-based specification for a modelled aerofoil blade. The process is followed by wind tunnel experimentation with the modelled aerofoil blade in other to determine its aerodynamic properties. Results obtained were lift and drag coefficients of 0.731 and 0.439, a glide ratio of 0.25 and an output power generation of 134.6W all at 15° angle of attack. A confirmed zero bending moment was obtained from the graphical analysis of bending moment against wind velocity. This affirms the symmetric nature of the aerofoil, balancing and stabilising it at its design point. All these concepts are in conformity with the reviewed literature.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Aerofoil, Angle of Attack, Drag Coefficient, Lift Coefficient, Pitch Angle, Wind Energy, Wind Tunnel, Wind Velocity.

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