LAPSE:2023.17596
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LAPSE:2023.17596
Estimation of the Wind Energy Potential in Various North Algerian Regions
March 6, 2023
Abstract
This investigation aims to model and assess the wind potential available in seven specific regions of North Algeria. These regions, i.e., Batna, Guelma, Medea, Meliana, Chlef, Tiaret, and Tlemcen, are known for their traditional agriculture. The wind data are obtained from the National Agency of Meteorology (NAM), and a Weibull distribution is applied. In the first part of this study, the wind potential available in these sites is assessed. Then, different models are used to estimate the wind system’s annual recoverable energy for these regions. We are interested in wind pumping for possible use to meet the needs of irrigation water in rural areas. Four kinds of wind turbines are explored to determine the possibility of wind energy conversion. In addition, the effects of the heights of the pylon holding the turbines are inspected by considering four cases (10, 20, 40, and 60 m). This estimation showed that the annual mean wind velocity varies from 2.48 to 5.60 m/s at a level of 10 m. The yearly values of Weibull parameters (k and c) at the studied sites varied within 1.61−2.43 and 3.32−6.20 m/s, respectively. The average wind power density ranged from 11.48 (at Chlef) to 238.43 W/m2 (at Tiaret), and the monthly wind recoverable potential varied from 16.64 to 138 W/m2.
This investigation aims to model and assess the wind potential available in seven specific regions of North Algeria. These regions, i.e., Batna, Guelma, Medea, Meliana, Chlef, Tiaret, and Tlemcen, are known for their traditional agriculture. The wind data are obtained from the National Agency of Meteorology (NAM), and a Weibull distribution is applied. In the first part of this study, the wind potential available in these sites is assessed. Then, different models are used to estimate the wind system’s annual recoverable energy for these regions. We are interested in wind pumping for possible use to meet the needs of irrigation water in rural areas. Four kinds of wind turbines are explored to determine the possibility of wind energy conversion. In addition, the effects of the heights of the pylon holding the turbines are inspected by considering four cases (10, 20, 40, and 60 m). This estimation showed that the annual mean wind velocity varies from 2.48 to 5.60 m/s at a level of 10 m. The yearly values of Weibull parameters (k and c) at the studied sites varied within 1.61−2.43 and 3.32−6.20 m/s, respectively. The average wind power density ranged from 11.48 (at Chlef) to 238.43 W/m2 (at Tiaret), and the monthly wind recoverable potential varied from 16.64 to 138 W/m2.
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estimation, Weibull distribution, wind potential, wind pumping, wind turbines
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Alliche M, Rebhi R, Kaid N, Menni Y, Ameur H, Inc M, Ahmad H, Lorenzini G, Aly AA, Elagan SK, Felemban BF. Estimation of the Wind Energy Potential in Various North Algerian Regions. (2023). LAPSE:2023.17596
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Alliche M: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria; LERM—Renewable Energy and Materials Laboratory, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria [ORCID]
Rebhi R: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria; LERM—Renewable Energy and Materials Laboratory, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria
Kaid N: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Menni Y: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Ameur H: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Inc M: Department of Computer Engineering, Biruni University, Istanbul 34025, Turkey; Department of Mathematics, Science Faculty, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, [ORCID]
Ahmad H: Department of Basic Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan; Section of Mathematics, International Telematic University Uninettuno, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 39, 00186 Roma, Italy [ORCID]
Lorenzini G: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy [ORCID]
Aly AA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Elagan SK: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Felemban BF: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia [ORCID]
Rebhi R: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria; LERM—Renewable Energy and Materials Laboratory, University of Medea, Medea 26000, Algeria
Kaid N: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Menni Y: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Ameur H: Department of Technology, University Center Salhi Ahmed Naama (Ctr. Univ. Naama), P.O. Box 66, Naama 45000, Algeria [ORCID]
Inc M: Department of Computer Engineering, Biruni University, Istanbul 34025, Turkey; Department of Mathematics, Science Faculty, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, [ORCID]
Ahmad H: Department of Basic Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan; Section of Mathematics, International Telematic University Uninettuno, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 39, 00186 Roma, Italy [ORCID]
Lorenzini G: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy [ORCID]
Aly AA: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Elagan SK: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Felemban BF: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia [ORCID]
Journal Name
Energies
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14
Issue
22
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7564
Year
2021
Publication Date
2021-11-12
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1996-1073
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